Friends School of Minnesota 1365 Englewood Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104

Celebrating 25 years

FINDING THE SALE LARPENTEUR AVE. See page 2 for a detailed Plant Sale map

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Open gate (area map, left) HOYT AVE.

Open gate (State Fair map, below) 36 Metro Transit bus stop 35W SNELLING AVE. UNDERWOOD ST. UNDERWOOD SNELLING AVE. LARPENTEUR AVE. COOPER ST. RANDALL AVE. May 9, 10, 11, 2014 CLEVELAND AVE. Minnesota COMMONWEALTHTH Mother’s Day Weekend State Fair COMO AVE. 280 CONSTRUCTION ZONE COSGROVE AVE COSGROVE XXXXXXX DAN PATCH AVE. Minnesota State Fair COMMONWEALTH DAN PATCH UNIVERSITY AVE. THE MIDWAY P CARNES AVE. Grandstand 94 JUDSON AVE. Free admission and parking LIGGETT ST. UNDERWOOD ST. UNDERWOOD CANFIELD ST. COMO AVE.

SNELLING AVE. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com 25th Annual Friends School Plant Sale May 9, 10, and 11, 2014 Friday 9:00 A.M.–8:00 P.M.• Saturday 10:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M. Sunday 10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M. – remaining plants are one-third off on Sunday at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand • Free admission • Free parking www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com [email protected] • 651–621–8930 BUTTON BLAZING STAR. PHOTO BY PATBUTTON THOMPSON 25Years at the Plant Sale

Contents ARTICLES About Friends School ...... 2 How to Do the Sale ...... 3 Garden Fair ...... 4 There are no pictures of the first Friends School Plant Sale, held in May 1990. This image is from the 1996 or 1997 sale, which Workshops ...... 5 was on the grounds of the Twin Cities Friends meeting house on Grand Avenue in Saint Paul. More photos on page 32. Seed Savers List ...... 29 he Friends School Plant Sale is 25 years old. Fifteen- to twenty-thousand people come through our No to Neonics ...... 30 It all started in 1989–90, one year after Friends doors, and most shoppers also graciously “round up” Plants for Pollinators . . . . .31 TSchool of Minnesota was founded. The for the school. Altogether, the sale and round-ups raise Fairy Gardens ...... 33 fundraiser began simply with a few kinds of vegetables, more than $250,000 for scholarships. Pity the Impatiens ...... 40 herbs, perennials, and annuals spread out on the The first sale was organized by Henry Fieldseth, a Map to the Sale . . . . .back cover ground. We chose to sell plants because the school’s school parent, and he’s still one of the core volunteers leaders saw a connection between our school’s belief in who works to make it happen. Regular shoppers may PLANT LISTINGS community and the community-building nature of recognize the many other dedicated volunteers who Unusual and Rare Plants . .6–7 gardening. seem to live at the State Fair Grandstand, from set up Herbs ...... 8–10 Our catalog has grown from a single sheet of paper to clean up, every Mother’s Day weekend. Perennials ...... 11–22 to 60 pages listing 2,300 kinds of plants. Now, if you It takes over a thousand volunteers to run the sale, Daylilies ...... 14 Google “plant sale,” guess what comes up first? including a committee whose members work Hosta ...... 16 continued on page 32 Lilies ...... 18 Water Plants ...... 22 Climbing Plants ...... 23–24 What’s NewThisYear? Vegetables ...... 25–29 Plant Sale takes on neonics Some highlights: Garden Fair Annuals ...... 34–44 Neonicotinoid pesticides are getting • 44 new hosta, 14 daylilies, Lots of new offerings in the Indoor Plants ...... 34 a lot of press as harmful to bees, 32 lilies, 5 iris, and 32 other Garden Fair. See pages 4 and 5. Succulents ...... 35 birds, groundwater, and more. This perennials Saturday, we’re offering free Hanging Baskets ...... 44 year, Friends School Plant Sale has • 10 new magnolias plus 23 more workshops on a range of topics: shrubs and trees • sustainable landscaping Roses ...... 45 worked very hard to find plants that have not been treated with neonics. • 12 new coleus and 72 other • growing organically at Fruit ...... 46–47 For more details about what we did annuals Seed Savers Exchange Shrubs and Trees ...... 48–51 and why, see the article on page 30. • 27 new fruit plants, including • miniature gardens old-fashioned cider apples, and • planting and care of a home Native Wild Flowers . . .52–56 New plants the return of seaberries and fruit orchard Grasses ...... 56–57 There will be over 380 new lingonberries. • growing organic vegtables varieties at the sale, each marked • 34 new rare and unusual • worm composting INDEX with the ◊ sign. By Common Name ...... 58 plants. • bumble bees. By Latin Name ...... 59 Maps and more about shopping at the sale: SEE PAGES 2 and 3 2 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

CHECKOUT ENTRANCE REST Hanging Baskets Hanging Baskets REST N ROOMS Order Climbers ROOMS Free parking. It’s legal to tallying WE park on non-posted streets and Annuals S there’s a large parking lot south- ATM Perennials west of the Grandstand (it’s EXIT Cashiers Bulbs & Bareroots Master Succulents the Midway during the Fair). Gardeners INFO Indoor Terrace Water Rare DESK Plants Books Vegetables Construction Plants North Star Seed Savers north of Dan Patch Ave. Seeds Exchange East door Vegetables Volunteer Herbs and disability Curbside plant pickup ENTER entrance Fruit Roses DAN PATCH Native Wild Flowers Grasses AVENUE Fruit Shrubs and Trees REST Baskets ROOMS GRANDSTAND Get wristbands here Disability access Garden Fair Are you concerned about accessibility to the sale? CHAMBERS STREET

LIGGETT AVENUE Please call 651–621–8930 and we’ll call you back

Workshops to discuss options. NELSON STREET

P Food vendors Not an entrance CARNES AVENUE CARNES AVENUE

About Friends School of Minnesota riends School of Minnesota (FSM) is an independent K–8 Quaker school in the economic, family structure, and belief system. FSM families have a broad range of reli- heart of St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood. In the tradition of more than 80 gious and non-religious backgrounds, including 10 percent Quaker. Twelve percent of Friends Schools across the United States, FSM meets children’s intellectual, our students come from LGBT families and 35 percent of students are children of col- emotional and spiritual needs in an environment that nurtures their social or, mostly from multiracial families. We provide need-based tuition aid for 37 percent consciousness.F of our students—up to 90 percent of tuition per student—to increase access to FSM Now in its 26th year, FSM is a vibrant school, known for its progressive curricu- and enhance its diversity. lum, commitment to community, acclaimed conflict resolution program, and joyful Our conflict resolution program is integrated into the daily culture of the school, approach to educating children. actively teaching and modeling nonviolent, respectful techniques to solve the natural FSM is dedicated to its mission: to prepare children to embrace life, learning, and conflicts found in every diverse community. community with hope, skill, understanding, and creativity. We are committed to the Our great location across the street from a mini-arboretum city park and our invit- Quaker values of peace, justice, simplicity and integrity. ing indoor spaces serve our students well, but we continue to improve our FSM’s 168 students learn from a rich, hands-on curriculum in multi- facilities. In 2014 we will add a fully equipped art room, dedicated age classrooms of 16 to 21. We believe children learn best as active Spanish room, small group spaces and middle school student participants, collaborators, and problem-solvers within a commu- ROUND UP lounge to our existing facilities, which include nine classrooms, a nity. We think learning should be in-depth, thematic, and inter- Friends School Plant Sale is full-size gymnasium, music room, library, and multi-purpose disciplinary, while teaching the appreciation of multiple both a community event and a room. Our school grounds incorporate outdoor classroom perspectives and fostering social skills. fund-raiser for the spaces and a natural play yard as well as a traditional play- Our focus on place-based education engages students with- Friends School of Minnesota. ground and open field. in the local community and prepares them to be compassion- Lots of folks first hear about Friends School of Minnesota ate global citizens. We emphasize environmental education We hope you will consider “rounding because of our plant sale fundraiser. Many prospective fami- and service learning starting in kindergarten. We have special- up” your bill to the nearest $5. lies come take a look at the school that’s behind the big ists in music, visual arts, physical education, and Spanish. Thank you for event. Some say meeting our helpful middle school student Our community actively works to increase diversity, remove considering a volunteers made them curious about our school program. barriers, and be welcoming and accessible. In our admissions round-up If you would like to learn more about the school, please con- process, we seek a wide range of academic abilities and diverse learn- donation. tact us at [email protected], call 651-917-0636, or see our web- ing styles. We seek diversity, including racial, ethnic, socio– site at www.fsmn.org. We’d love to show you around! www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 3

very year, more than 10,000 people visit the Plant Sale. We try to make the shop- Eping experience as smooth as possible. This is an overview of the sale. There are other hints and tips on the website. How to Do the Sale

Friends School Plant Sale Shopping List Th / Fri / Sat Please record the name, price and quantity you are purchasing for each plant. What do I do when I arrive? Catalog # Plant name Quantity x Price = Subtotal $$ There are free spaces to park near the $$ $$ Smile! You get to hang $$ Grandstand. Check the map, page 2. $$ out with hundreds of $$ $$ Tally sheet! Most other gardeners. Once you arrive, get a wristband if needed $$ $$ important: write down from the wristband booth located within the $$ $$ ALL of your plants $$ Garden Fair block (see box, bottom of page). $$ $$ and their prices. While you wait for your time to enter, visit $$ $$

$$ the Garden Fair. You will be outside for this $$ $$ part, so dress for the weather! $$ $$

$$ How do I shop? As you enter the building, you’ll get a clipboard Before the sale opens until and tally sheet to record your plants and their several hours afterward, you prices. (You can write a list ahead of time with our will be given a numbered Dress for the wristband. See page 2 weather, but remember, printable blank shopping list, www.tinyurl.com/ no matter how warm o4crryd, or by making an online shopping list— it is outside, it’s shown here—at www.friendsschoolplantsale.com). We have boxes for you to put plants always cold in in, but it helps if you bring your own. the Grandstand.

These shoes are made for walking. There are 2.5 acres Your online list shows each plant’s catalog of plants. number and price. You can update the

quantity for each plant to get an idea of Bring your own wagon or cart how much your total will be. It’s easy to if you can (although we do have remove plants if you change your mind. some grocery carts). Print it out and bring it to the sale.

2. Entry line: Thanks! Write down the plant names, prices, and quan- this is where you go, briefly, then you pay at the cashier tables. You can pay tities as you select them. If you are using a pre- when your wristband number is called. with cash, check or credit/debit card (Visa, The Friends School Checkout line: printed shopping list from the website, remember 3. This line peaks 2–3 hours Mastercard, Discover and American Express). Plant Sale is put to make notes on your list when you add or after the sale opens. It may look long but it There is an ATM between the tally tables and the together by hundreds remove plants. moves, in the words of one shopper, cashiers. of volunteers. “freaky fast.” Look for the volunteer with Always write the full price of plants on your We have a limited number of carts available, This catalog is the “Enter Line Here” sign. tally sheet. On discount Sunday, the one-third dis- so it’s a great idea to bring your own wheeled brought to you by: wagon or cart (no sleds or linked carts, please). Later in the day, there are no wristbands, no count is taken at the register. Annamary Herther leave your plants at On Friday, there will also be Friends School stu- entry lines, and often no checkout line. After checkout, you can Bonnie Blodgett curbside plant pickup dents who can help you carry your plants. How are the plants organized? west of the Grandstand Carol Herman and return to pick them up with your car. (If Once you’re inside, there will be maps and Within each section (Herbs, Grasses, etc.) plants Chris Dart you used one of our shopping carts you cannot Gretchen Hovan signs to help find the plants you’re looking for. are alphabetical based on their common names, take the cart to your car.) Volunteers will help at Henry Fieldseth and are numbered as shown in the catalog. When’s the best time to come? the curb. You will receive a number to Huong Nguyen Each time has its own flavor. Friday and Who can answer my questions? differentiate your plants from others’. Joan Floren Saturday morning tend to have the most people, Judy MacManus Look for volunteers in green aprons or tie-dyed How can I get more involved so if you come at those times you will see the shirts, or sale organizers with pink hats, Ask Laurie Krivitz in the sale? Plant Sale at its most festive and busy. Me! tags, or even balloons floating above their Lili Herbert LoRene Leikind Later in the afternoon on Friday and heads. The website and this catalog are full of Sign up to volunteer for four hours Susan Nagel Saturday is great for relaxed shopping with little information and tips for shopping. The Info (www.volunteer.friendsschoolplantsale.com) Mary Schwartzbauer waiting, and there are still lots of plants. Desk is under the central staircase. and qualify to buy your plants at the volunteer-only pre-sale on Thursday evening. Nancy Scherer Are there lines? What about checking out? If you have ideas for plants or other ways Pat Thompson Patricia Ohmans There are three lines that you might experience: Checkout is a two-step process: Your plants are to improve the sale, please email Sara Barsel 1. Wristband line: in the mornings. added up at one table based on your tally sheet, [email protected]. Tina Hammer Toria Erhart

Friends School Wristbands each morning of Minnesota 1365 Englewood Ave. Shoppers are given a numbered Wristbands are distributed If you arrive early, visit our If you leave the area and return Saint Paul, Minn. paper wristband as they arrive starting at: outdoor Garden Fair after picking after your group has entered the 55104 (one per person). We do this up your wristband (see page 4 for building, you may go into the sale • Friday: 7:00 a.m. 651–917–0636 before the sale opens and after more on the Garden Fair). Please with the next group that’s (sale opens at 9:00 a.m.) opening, until the number of peo- stay on the Garden Fair side of admitted. info@FriendsSchool ple lets up. • Saturday: 8:30 a.m. the street until your wristband PlantSale.com Please note: If you have friends (sale opens at 10:00 a.m.) number is called. This means you don’t have to arriving later than you or parking www.FriendsSchool • Sunday: 9:00 a.m. stand in line the entire time. Plan to be near the entrance at the the car, they will be given a wrist- PlantSale.com (sale opens at 10:00 a.m.) It’s the fairest way to handle the west end of the Grandstand in band at their arrival time, not number of people who want to Once the sale opens, you will time to line up with your group. yours. This system makes the On the cover enter the sale at the same time. enter the building in a group, We make frequent loudspeaker process fair for everyone. Columbine, Aquilegia according to the number on your announcements of each number. wristband. Biedermeier Mix in perennials, P111 on page 13. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Photo by Michelle Mero Riedel 4 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com More exhibitors may be added to the Garden Fair. Please check our website for updates: Garden Fair www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/gardenfair Located in the grassy field southwest of the Grandstand. Minnesota State Horticultural Society EXHIBITOR HOURS A nonprofit membership organization that serves north- Friday ...... 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Some exhibitors may be open ern gardeners through education, encouragement and Saturday . . . . 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. shorter or longer hours. community. Members enjoy a Sunday . . . . . 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. variety of valuable benefits, Some may NOT be open on Sunday. including the award-winning All exhibitors are outside unless noted otherwise. magazine, Northern Gardener. Offering a Special Discount on membership at Friends ◊ ◊ School Plant Sale (for details, see our ad, page 59). Babacool Art Footjoy Farms Booth hours: Friday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 Mask sculptures made from materials like clay, metal, and Selling wild-harvested ramps (Allium tricoccum) for home a.m.–12:00 noon, and Sunday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. stained glass. All pieces are use. Also at the booth, we will be selling CSA shares for www.northerngardener.org designed to handle the outdoor the same sustainably grown produce that is loved in the elements. Clay masks are hand- best restaurants in the Twin Cities. Footjoy Farm, located North Star Seed & Nursery built, hand-painted with colorful in Wisconsin’s driftless region and owned by Chad Selling vegetable and flower seeds inside the Grandstand next glazes, and fired. Metal masks Forsberg, begins its CSA season in early June and runs to the vegetable section on Friday and Saturday. Visit their come in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, or are made 20+ weeks. There are several drop sites in the retail nursery in Fairbault, Minn. 507-334-6288. See from reused shovels and pans. Some metal masks include Minneapolis/St. Paul area. page 33 for a full list of the seeds they’ll have available. colorful stained glass, while others combine clay, metal Garden Iron Imports ◊ and stained glass. On a fence or on a tree...nature-loving Of Nature spirits to bless an outdoor space. www.babacoolyvette.com Baskets, planters, topiaries, trellises, arbors, gazebos, Sculpture and jewelry created window boxes, armillary spheres, fences, chandeliers, from natural objects that are Brandy Tang benches, chairs, decorative items, and more. Bigger and encased in copper and other met- Brandy Tang offers contemporary eco- better selection! als. Finished with sculpture wax to make a lovely friendly, socially conscious products. Growing Blue Flowers addition to your garden. www.ofnature.com At the Plant Sale, Brandy Tang will My insect repellants, hand sanitizers, Old River Road Antiques ◊ feature gardening items, including salves and soaps are all handmade with American-made tomato and peony We’ll be selling: 100% natural ingredients, in harmony cages, trellises, and hooks in fresh-picked summer Amethyst garden rocks, from large with nature. www.growingblueflowers.com colors; recycled garden art; wind chimes; and market and for outdoor gardens to small for garden baskets. www.brandytang.com Humming for Bees ◊ flower pots and fairy gardens. “Imagination” flower pots from A group from the western suburbs of Minneapolis dedi- Cowsmo antique and collectible treasures. Garden sculpture and cated to contributing to a sustainable future for bees and Making and selling organic compost and miscellaneous garden items. Simple organic fertilizer other pollinators. Starting locally, Humming for Bees potting soils throughout the midwest. kits. seeks to create a Bee-Safe City that will be a model for Owned and operated by fifth-generation other cities. Stop by our table for some of our handouts Page and Flowers dairy farmers near Cochrane, Wisconsin. and learn how you too can create a Bee-Safe City. A local foods social enterprise offering reasonably priced Cowsmo Compost is the finest compost www.hummingforbees.org burlap coffee bags for use as weed barrier and a million available in the Midwest. www.rwdairy.com other uses. Dick’s Designs Iron Images by Homer Yard and garden sculptures made from new and used stain- Prolific Plant Probiotic (P3) ◊ Specializing in rustic garden ornaments less steel flatware that will not tarnish or rust. Plus tinted Grow amazing plants! Prolific Plant Probiotic is an all- made from recycled scrap iron, includ- gazing balls made from ball bearings, heated to bring out natural soil amendment featuring 1 billion CFUs per ing animals, birds, flowers, and much the color of the steel, then clear-coated with rust-resistant gram of bacillus bacte- more! This will be Dick’s ninth year at clear paint. Very long-lasting indoors and out. ria (seven strains of the Plant Sale. Kathryn Rosebear Pottery ◊ four species), 91 trace Down Home Enterprises minerals and 19 amino acids. P3 maximizes nutrient Handmade porcelain with floral and animal motifs. Garden art, from rusty garden flowers to a mix of stained assimilation, fends off antagonistic fungus and “fixes” Vases, African violet pots, pitchers and more. glass to bird feeders to kinetic movement. Steel, glass, atmospheric nitrogen. Great for garden vegetables, stone and antique finds. Whimsical snails, insects to perennial flowers, house plants and landscape plants. enjoy in your garden setting. Minnesota Bonsai Society 952-210-7881 or www.ProlificPlantProbiotic.com Eureka Pots of Minnesota The Minnesota Bonsai Society was Rusco founded in 1971 to assist members in Create your own unique garden stack. Minnesota Rusco is a remodeling company that offers learning the art of bonsai. The society Add an artful touch to your garden, deck sunrooms and greenhouse additions. offers a Novice Workshop for beginners or home. Mix and match colorful ceram- and a wide variety of programs and activities for all Seed Savers Exchange ic pieces from a variety of shapes and levels of bonsai skill. Visit us at the Friends sale or at Selling heirloom vegetable and flower sizes with botanical-inspired themes our website, www.minnesotabonsaisociety.org. seeds inside at the plant sale (see page 29 ranging from traditional to playful. for a full list). In the Garden Fair, Made by hand in Minnesota using winter-hardy durable The Minnesota Project providing information on how to save stoneware. www.eurekapots.com Jared Walhowe, tree care advisor and coordinator of the tomato seeds. www.seedsavers.org EnergyScapes ◊ Minnesota Project’s Fruits of the City program, will be available to answer questions about Terrace Horticultural Books For 25 years EnergyScapes has designed, installed and selecting, planting, and caring for Located inside the Grandstand near the maintained landscapes for beauty and to improve the fruit trees. Fruits of the City matches centerstairway. Books, gardening diversity of native plant habitat that supports birds, registered fruit tree owners with ephemera, periodicals and journals, seed bees, butterflies and trained volunteers who can harvest packets, seed and plant catalogs, other pollinators. your surplus fruit and share it with a local food shelf. and unframed botanical art. The Twin Cities’ premier This year we released Find Jared in the Fruit section inside the sale on Friday seller of used and new gardening books. Beautifully Sustainable, a book designed to make it easy 1:00–5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. with www.terracehorticulturalbooks.com for gardeners to convert their landscape to create beauti- free copies of their Fruit Tree Maintenance Guide. ful, people-friendly outdoor space that doubles as food www.mnproject.org/food-FruitsOfTheCity.html and habitat for the increasingly rare creatures that depend on native plants. www.energyscapes.com www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 5 Saturday Workshops TSE ◊ FREE and held under the tent near the center of the TSE provides employment training and community inclusion for people with dis- Garden Fair unless otherwise noted. abilities who make stepping stones out of cement and recycled, donated stained Bonsai Tips and Demos glass. There are a variety of shapes and designs; the back of Members of the Minnesota Bonsai Society will be working on their plants, Demos each stone includes the creator’s name. All profit goes to and offering a list of plants that are good candidates for bonsai. at booth the people who made the stones, who take great pride in PRESENTER: Members of the Minnesota Bonsai Society the stones they create and sell. Beautiful decorations in gar- dens, landscaping and anywhere you want to add beauty to Beautifully Sustainable your home. www.tse-inc.org Have you been frustrated caring for your landscape? Our changing climate 8:30 a.m.* Urban Agrow ◊ challenges us to pursue new techniques to better handle record setting drought, floods, or cold and snow. This seminar is a brief introduction Selling two blends of high-quality organic to the book Beautifully Sustainable, which offers new solutions to shift compost in repurposed coffee sacks, plus your landscape. Case examples show how to save time and money as you seed potatoes and onions. Our goal is to stop watering, fertilizing, and applying chemicals. Locating the right plants provide our clients with not only the high- will attract birds, butterflies, and endangered pollinators. You will learn to est quality traditional landscape services, but also the create healthy soil, harvest runoff, and nurture stable plant communities. ability to design, build and establish edible gardens. PRESENTER: Douglas Owens-Pike, EnergyScapes Wolcott Art Planting and Care of a Home Fruit Orchard Welded steel garden structures, such as gates, trellises, Jim and Nadine Lipka have been growing tree, bush and ground 9:00 a.m. arches, and fences. Handsome steel spheres in many sizes fruits for over a decade. Their orchard includes apples, peaches, pears, plums, and whimsical garden ornaments on sticks with curls and cherries and quince with over 100 trees on an urban lot. The collection includes twists and spirals. All made of steel, ready to brave the ele- all the publicly released named apple varieties from the University of ments and provide perching spaces for real feathered Minnesota as well other cold-hardy fruits; over 70 varieties. Jim is an friends as well as ones cut out of old office furniture. And experienced fruit tree grafter and grower. He will discuss rootstock selection (tree size), varieties, planting, care and pruning methods, including espalier then there are the faux mill wheels... techniques.

Worm Composting PRESENTER: Jim Lipka, Orchardist at Le Verger de Nadine for the Simple Person How to set up and maintain your own easy home worm Worm Composting composting system. Recycle kitchen waste and have great How to set up and maintain your own easy home worm composting system. 9:30 a.m.* fertilizer for your house plants or garden. Free worms while Recycle kitchen waste and have great fertilizer for your house plants or they last; limited number of pre-made kits available for pur- garden. Also available all day Saturday for consultation. chase. Saturday only. PRESENTER: Lynda Mader, amateur worm composter Yardly Art Miniature Gardens and Terrariums Clever one-of-a-kind sculptural and ornamental pieces that Find out how to make a miniature outdoor or indoor garden or indoor 10:00 a.m. add an unexpected accent anywhere. From birdbaths and terrarium. Learn the basics of containers, soil layers, and making a magical birdhouses to mosaics of place for elves, fairies or butterflies. How to select the plants as well as the handmade tile and her house mini decorative pieces for rivers, walkways, elf houses or mini patio with plaques, mixed media artist garden furniture. Learn what makes a terrarium different from other miniature indoor plantings. Sharon Miller-Thompson has put a twist on nature to create unique, durable art for your PRESENTER: Elaine Steinbach, Midwest Miniatures Guild and Friends School of Minnesota summer program home and garden. www.YardlyArt.com Bumble Bee Watch Ziebol Art ◊ Looking to increase fruit and vegetable production in your garden? Bumble 10:30 a.m. Handmade miniature garden items and garden-themed bees are amazing pollinators of tomatoes, raspberries, watermelons and porcelain jewelry. These cute additions to the garden are much more. Come learn about the 18 different bumble bee species we have glazed and fired in a kiln. Gnomes, patios, tables, chairs, lit- in Minnesota and what you can do to encourage their populations. Several tle ponds, and more. The porcelain jewelry is finished using bumble bee species are in decline and we need help tracking their lusters and a genuine gold detail. Specializing in Hosta leaf populations. Learn how you can help by participating in the Bumble Bee Watch, the Minnesota Bumble Bee Survey and the Bumble Boosters designs. Our products are uniquely created and reasonably programs. priced. PRESENTER: Elaine Evans, University of Minnesota Bee Squad FOOD AT THE PLANT SALE Organic Practices at Seed Savers Exchange You may be familiar with Seed Savers Exchange, a nonprofit seed preservation, 11:00 a.m.* education, and distribution organization based out of Decorah, Iowa. But did Kettle Corn you also know that SSE is located on a 900-acre farm, and that their on-farm Popped fresh with a mix of sweet and salty. It’s a State Fair seed production is Certified Organic? Find out how organic growing is treat in May! implemented at SSE, including challenges and successes they’ve found through trial and error for weeds, insects, deer, turkeys, soil fertility, and record keeping. Smokey’s Charbroiler PRESENTER: Tom Wahlberg, commercial seed department manager at SSE Featuring quarter-pound chopped beefsteak burgers, all-beef hot dogs, and breast-meat chicken strips. Plus Growing Organic Vegetables bratwurst, fancy extra-long french fries, onion rings, corn Find out about key organic gardening methods, tools, and techniques from a 12:00 noon* dogs, grilled chicken or ham sandwiches, and fountain pop. farmer who works with them everyday to grow beautiful, healthy vegetables. Coffee and breakfast offerings, too. Including compost, mulch, crop rotation, companion planting, soil health, Open Thursday 3:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and disease and pest pressures. Friday 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. PRESENTER: Chad Forsberg, Footjoy Farm Saturday 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

* If you miss this workshop, stop by the booth of the presenter for a one-on-one review. 6 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Unusual and Rare How the Rare Plants Perennials area works Anemone, Wood Anemone nemerosa ◊ U014 Ginger, Upright Wild Saruma henryi U030 Lily of the Valley, Variegated ◊ Rare Plants is located Unusual European spring-blooming anemones. Uncommon shade plant from China with 5” downy Convallaria majallis Creme da Mint straight ahead as you Spread ing fillers for the woodland collector’s garden. heart-shaped leaves. Pale yellow, three-petaled 1” Large form with blue-tinged broad leaves edged in Í∏‰ flowers bloom in spring and then off and on through- light green. Small white bell flowers with scalloped come in the main door. Í∏ $9.00—2.5” pot: out the summer. The epithet is named after the Irish edges. 9–12”h $18.00—1 quart pot botanist and sinologist Augstine Henry. 18–24”h by It serves a limited U001 A. x seemani—A naturally occurring hybrid with U031 Mahala Mat Ceanothus prostratus ◊ 18–36”w ∏¥ $9.00—3.5” pot number of shoppers at a large, pale creamy yellow flowers in early spring. Mini shrub with glossy toothed leaves forms a dense One of the best small anemones. Also known as time. Please bring your U015 Green Dragon Arisaema draconitum ground cover with pale blue flower clusters and bright Anemone x lipsiensis. Related to jack-in-the-pulpit. Green dragon has an arc red fruit. Morning sun, well-drained soil, winter cart with you through U002 Bracteata Pleniflora —Semi-double white of long leaflets on top of its stem. The flower looks like mulch. From the mountains of the northwestern U.S. ∏Ω‰˝ the section. flowers with a ruff of large green leaves below. a fleshy sheath with a long, protruding dragon’s 6”h by 96”w $2.00—2.5” pot The true flowers are surrounded by a ring of tongue. The fruit looks like a stubby corncob with ker- Maple, Full Moon Acer green and white bracts, so no two are exactly nels that turn red and orange when mature. The 10” the same. 4”h Small, open-branched tree with striking foliage for long tongue emerging from the center of the flower three seasons. Round-lobed leaves. It thrives in large U004 Blue Bean Decaisnea fargesii stands at attention... bizarre and very easy to grow in containers as well as in the woodland garden or border. Pale yellow flowers on pendulous sprays give way to the woodland garden. Horticultural source. 48”h More tolerant of sun than other Japanese maples. Í∏ Í∏Ó †˜¥ $10.00—3.5” pot eye-catching 4” bean pods. The spooky pods turn blue $39.00—1.5 gal. pot: as they ripen, inspiring its other common name “dead U016 Green Dragon, Little U032 Mr. Sun, A. shirasawanum ◊—Looking like sun man’s fingers.” Feathery leaves on graceful wands up Pinellia pedatisecta rays drawn by a child, the seven to nine long nar- to 36” long. Prefers moist, dappled shade. Some winter Jack-in-the-pulpit cousin from northern and western row lobes of the leaves have rolled-under edges protection recommended. Self fertile. Their sweet pulp China and Japan. Palm-like divided leaves. Looks like a and sharp points. Their color changes from pale is beloved in its native habitat extending from the miniature of our native green dragon, above. Spreads. to bright green and then to gold and orange. Himalayas to China. 8’h ∏ $8.00—3.5” pot 15”h Í∏ ¥ $5.00—each, bareroot Winter mulch. 6’h by 4’w U005 Bluestem Joint Fir ◊ U033 Emmett’s Pumpkin, A. japonica ◊—Yellow- U017 Iris, Copper Iris fulva Ephedra equisetina green leaves overlaid with pink-bronze in spring, Rust-colored Louisiana iris that will be happy in stand- turning green for the summer, then orange to Chinese cone-bearing shrub with fine blue jointed ing water or kept well-watered. Winter mulch. May- scarlet in fall. Appreciates some light or dappled stems bear a froth of yellow flowers and red fruit. June blooms. Í $9.00—1 quart pot shade, average to moist soil, distance from traffic Extremely heat and drought tolerant. 36–72”h pollution, and a winter mulch. 4–10’h by 4–7’w Í∏ ‰¥ $12.00—1 quart pot U018A Leatherwood Dirca palustris $39.00—5 gal. pot: Many pairs of tiny flowers in late April just before the U006 Cactus from Malcolm Burleigh U034A Moonrise, A. shirasawanum ◊—Bright red in leaves appear. Native peoples used the inner bark for Opuntia spp. ◊ spring blending to chartreuse for summer and fish line and cordage. When moistened, the bark is back to a darker red in autumn. 8’h by 8’w These assorted North American hardy cacti are from flexible enough to use in basketry. Has an oval shape the collection of Minnesota plantsman Malcolm without any pruning. Easy, drought tolerant, adaptable U034B Burleigh. Heights vary. ͉ $5.00—4” pot Maple, Esk Sunset to most soils, and deer resistant. 10’h Í∏Ó Acer pseudoplatanus ◊ U007 Cactus, Lee’s Dwarf Snowball $18.00—5.25” pot In spring, the new leaves are orange-pink and then Escobaria leei U018B Lilac Squirrel become marbled green, reddish-pink, and cream, while This tiny gem quickly forms a cluster of nearly white, Sanguisorba hakusanensis ◊ the undersides are purplish-pink. The colors will vary depending on the amount of sunlight, but look extra bulbous stems. A flush of pink flowers cover it in late Lush gray-green heavily scalloped leaves on a clumping Martagon spring. May survive the winter in a sheltered spot. Can good when there’s a breeze that exposes the backs of Lily base. Blooms are bright pink fuzzy bottlebrushes (like the leaves. However, avoid windy locations in full sun. be kept in a pot and brought indoors. From Texas and lilac squirrel tails) that dangle gracefully from wiry New Mexico. 2”h ͉ $5.00—2.5” pot Í∏ Fall colors are yellow and gold. Pyramidal. Keep well- stems. 18–24”h $9.00—3.5” pot watered. Discovered in a woodland garden in the Esk U008 Columbine, Fragrant Lily, Martagon Lilium martagon Valley in New Zealand, this unusually variegated Aquilegia Fragrant Fantasy ◊ maple is sometimes mistakenly called Eskimo Sunset. Recurved blooms dangle from upright stems in June. 12–25’h ∏ $56.00—5 gal. pot A newer seed mix bred from some of the most fragrant Very easy to grow, preferring part shade. Self-sows in a species, the flowers will be various colors, sizes, and good site. All parts of the lily plant are toxic to cats. U035 May Apple, Himalayan shapes (singles, doubles, long- or short-spurred) with Í∏Ó ◊ green or variegated foliage. The dominant trait is Podophyllum hexandrum $29.00—4.5” pot: strong fragrance in almost every plant. Bred in the UK. Low-growing woodland spreader with leaves that are 24–30”h ∏ $9.00—2.5” pot U019 Arabian Knight—Many nodding, recurved densely mottled, drooping bronzy-green as they open, blooms in rusty-red with large creamy-gold spots. but become lobed and glossy green as they age. Egg- U009 Daphne, Rose Daphne cneorum 36–48”h shaped 4” coral-red fruits follow white to pink upright This European evergreen shrub has fragrant, rose- U020 Asian, L. tsingtauense—Wild lily from China and flowers before the leaves are fully developed. Except colored flowers grouped in dense heads. Spreading, Korea. Up to six orange spotted star-shaped blos- for the fruit, the whole plant is poisonous; the roots rounded shrub. Slow growth rate. 12”h Í∏ ‰¥ soms. 18–36”h are many times more toxic than the native may apple. $29.00—2 gal. pot U021 Claude Shride—Deep copper red to mahogany May not be self-fertile, so buy two if you want the U010 Fairy Bells blooms lightly spotted with golden orange. fruit. 20”h by 12”w ∏¥ $18.00—1 quart pot Disporum cantoniense Night Heron Vigorous. Named for the breeder by Hugh and Ruth Cocker of Rochester, Minn. 36–48”h U036 Meadow Rue, Chinese Graceful bamboo-like stalks and burgundy leaves that U022 Dalhansonii L. dalmaticum x hansonii—Chestnut Thalictrum megastigma ◊ age to greenish-purple in summer. Dangling, tiny bell- red maroon with gold orange centers and spots. Green-bronze foliage. Fluffy blossoms followed by shaped white-green flowers in spring to early summer, A cross between Lilium martagon cattaniae attractive seed clusters. Collected in China by Hans followed by purple-black berries in late summer. Best (dalmaticum) and Lilium hansonii from 1890, it’s Hansen in 2003. 36”h ∏ $9.00—3.5” pot in groups in rich, moist shade with a winter mulch. one of the oldest hybrid lilies. Vigorous. 36–60”h ∏Ó U037 Mulberry Morus Illinois Everbearing Tolerates dense shade. 30”h $18.00—1 quart pot U023 Martagon Lily—Native woodland lily from Hybrid of the North American native mulberry (M. Europe and Russia. Many pink to purple spotted U011 Franklin Tree Franklinia alatamaha rubra) and an Asian mulberry (M. alba). Best hardy flowers. 72”h Creamy white 3” fragrant flowers in late summer. variety, self-fruiting, heavy-yielding over much of the U024 Manitoba Morning—Rich pink buds open to a Extinct in the wild. Protected location in sandy soil. summer. Fruits early in the tree’s life. Very sweet, deli- rosy burnt red with dark speckles surrounded by 15–20’ Í∏ $20.00—1 gal. pot cious flavor. Seedless and sterile. Grafted onto a Morus yellow. Grown by Dr. Eugene Fox, martagon alba rootstock. 30’h Í∏ $39.00—5 gal. pot U012 Fremont’s Leather Flower grower from Alberta, Canada. 48”h ∫ Clematis fremontii U025 Orange Marmalade—Dark orange-red, outfac- U038 Nashville Breadroot Bell-shaped lavender to white flowers nodding at the ing pollen-free flowers on tall stems. 36–48”h Pediomelum subacaule ◊ Peppard Gold end of slender stalks from May to June. Lovely seed U026 —Pendent, large orange flowers, Vivid blue or purple flowers with edible roots that were heads. A compact shrub rather than a vine; it needs each highlighted by random yellow streaks and eaten fresh, dried, or ground into flour by Native support from a cage or nearby plant. Native to small small cinnamon spots. 48”h Americans. Native to Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. Slate Select Yellow Lady areas in Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. U027 —Dusty rose with a white interior Tolerates light shade. 6–12”h ͉ $6.00—3.5” pot Slipper 18”h by 12”w Í∏ ‰ $22.00—1 gal. pot and white spots with gold centers. Named by Rochester’s Hugh and Ruth Cocker. 36–48”h Orchid, Lady’s Slipper Cypripedium U013 Fumeroot ß U028 Sunny Morning—Deep orange-yellow recurved Lady’s slippers want cool soil and and morning sun. Corydalis flexuosa Blue Panda flowers with gold circular spots. 48–60”h Blooming size plants; rootstock rescued from development. ∏˜ Electric-blue long, pointed, tubular flowers dangle U029 Lily, Meadow Lilium canadense ◊ from burgundy stems held above lacy blue-green $25.00–$175.00 based on number of stems: Nodding, delicate-looking, yellow, maroon-spotted dainty foliage. Blooms in spring and fall. A fragrant U039 Large Yellow, C. pubescens—Easy to grow, and 2.5” trumpets curl back only a little at the tips. This bleeding heart. Deer, rabbit, and squirrel resistant. can live up to 100 years. Blooms in May. Most native of eastern North America was the first Best in part sun. 8–16”h Í∏Ó ‰ $10.00—4.5” pot shade-tolerant of these lady’s slippers. 12–18”h American lily to be grown in Europe and was named U040 Pink and White Showy, C. reginae—Our largest by Linnaeus in 1753. Unscented. Appreciates a moist, and showiest native orchid and the Minnesota We want to hear about your experiences humus-rich, somewhat acidic soil. Blooms in June for state flower. Blooms from mid- to late June. We want with these rare plants. Pictures and about three weeks. 24–60”h Í∫Ω Beautiful white petals and sepals with a moc- feedback will help us decide what $19.00—each, bareroot to hear casin-shaped slipper flooded with rose or crim- rare plants to offer in the future. Email to from you! son. Needs more sun but without warming the [email protected]—thanks! soil. 18–36”h www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 7 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Unusual and Rare Visa, MasterCard & Discover

Tender Perennials Key Orchid, Lady’s Slipper continued These plants need to be over-wintered indoors; they will not tolerate frost. Í Full sun $25.00–$175.00 based on number of stems: It’s fun to outfox our Minnesota winters. ∏ Part sun/part shade U041 Small Yellow, C. parviflorum—Often found in wetlands Ó Shade but does well in upland gardens, too. 12”h U059 Cactus, Rope-Form from U071 Queen of the Namib Ω U041 Ornamental Onion, Dagestani Malcolm Burleigh Unknown sp. Hoodia gordonii ◊ Good for bees ◊ ı Bird food source Allium daghestanicum An unusual hanging basket cactus from the gar- A spiny succulent. In the early stages, only one ∫ Pinkish-white flowers and fine, thread-like leaves. Blooms in den of Saint Paul gardener Malcom Burleigh. stem is produced but at a later stage the plant Butterfly-friendly August. 8–18”h ͉ $9.00—3.5” pot Starting out like a small barrel about an inch in starts branching. Flowers are large and have a ˙ Hummingbird-friendly U043 Pasque Flower, Black diameter, it keeps growing to form a droopy rope, carrion-like smell (smell similar to rotten meat) with multiple “strands” appearing over time. and in some ways resemble a petunia flower. The ç Attractive foliage Pulsatilla patens nigricans ◊ Í Good for a dish or hanging basket. $5.00— plant appears to have a wide tolerance of growing Ç Culinary Striking dark rich maroon variation of the native pasque 2.5” pot habitats, found in deep Kalahari sands, on dry ´ flower. 8–14”h Í∏‰¥ $9.00—3.5” pot Edible flowers stony slopes or flats and under the protection of ˝ Citrus see box, lower right xerophytic bushes. Pollination is done mainly by Ground cover U044 Peony, Fern-Leaf Paeonia tenuifolia  U065 Desert Rose Adenium obesum flies. ¥ $7.00 in a 3.5” pot Medicinal Crimson double flowers with feathery foliage. Blooms in May ˜ Minnesota native before most peonies. Divisions of plants rescued from 19th Fleshy leaves and beautiful 2” pink trumpet-shaped U072 Royal Paint Brush ‰ Rock garden century farmsteads by a local peony collector. 12–18”h ͉¥ flowers. The species name obesum refers to the Haemanthus albiflos swollen base of the plant. This native of the arid $59.00—2 gal. pot Feathery white blossoms begin in April and can † areas of Africa is excellent in pots. Can get big over last until July. But the show is not over. Clusters Cold-sensitive: ◊ ͆ U045 Peony, Rock’s Paeonia suffruticosa rockii time in a pot if overwintered. 18–36”h of bright red berries follow and can be enjoyed for keep above 40°F Uncommon woody peony. Flowers are white with a central $18.00—6” pot many more months. Winter indoors. 12”h ∏† ¥ Toxic to humans blotch of dark violet, but expect the occasional pure white or U066 Dragon Tree Dracaena draco $5.00—2.5” pot ß Saturday restock light pink. Blooms are usually up to ten inches in diameter. A living fossil now found only in the Canary Islands U073 Sapphire Tower Puya alpestris The unofficial national flower of China. Í∏ ¥ and a few other places where it is endangered, this $22.00—3.5” pot A spectacular large bromeliad from Central and succulent “tree” once lived in forests with the South America. Silvery light green, spiny leaves; Peony, Woody Paeonia suffruticosa dinosaurs from Africa to Russia. Thick, scaly, pineapple-shaped, turquoise green flower clusters Woody peonies require at least four to five hours of sunlight ancient-looking branching trunk topped by dense with orange anthers on erect 48” to 60” stems daily. Good drainage with high humus content. Once estab- rosettes of 24” swordlike, blue-green leaves. The after 10 years. Requires abundant water and lished, you will be rewarded each year with an abundance of Latin name means dragon, and when its leaves, humidity. Treat as a succulent in winter, reducing beautiful, huge flowers. Woody peonies can live more than a trunk or branches are cut they trickle a crimson sap water. 36”h $2.50—2.5” pot hundred years. Deer resistant. Í∏¥ called dragon’s blood, used as a dye and medicinal- U074 Slime Lily ß◊ $30.00—1 gal. pot: ly. Slow-growing, easy, likes nutrient-poor, well- drained soil, and infrequent watering. 36–48”h Albuca spiralis Frizzle Sizzle U046 Purple ß—36–60”h by 48–72”w Í $15.00—4” pot Curiously corkscrew, blue-green, succulent leaves U047 Red, Houki—36–60”h by 48–72”w ß U048 Yellow ß—36–60”h by 48–72”w U067 Foxglove, Fire spring directly out of the potting soil all through x Digiplexis Illumination Flame ◊ the winter. Then the fragrant flowers bloom, dan- $66.00—3 gal. pot: gling from the top of a stalk and resembling down- U049 Ariadne—Fragrant semi-double peachy-yellow blossoms Hot pink blossoms with yellow throats on densely packed stems. Blooms from spring facing yellow daffodils. Bulbs should go dry and with rose-red flares, veins and edges, beautifully formed dormant all summer to bloom again next year. An with rounded outer and ruffled inner petals. Strong through fall because it can’t produce seeds. Incredible as a cut flower. “Plant of the Year” at easy houseplant when it has good drainage and a stems; midseason bloom. 36–60”h by 48–72”w sunny windowsill. (It’s not really slimy—the leaves Daredevil ◊ the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show. A hybrid U050 —Bright garnet red single with a yellow are succulent.) From South Africa. 4–12”h Í¥ center. May–June blooms. 39”h between the foxglove you know and a tropical Í∏ ¥ $15.00—5.25” pot U051 Murad of Hershey Bar ◊—“Desire of chocolate” is foxglove. 24–36”h $15.00—5.25” pot U075 Spear Leaf Sanseveria cylindrica close to what the name means in Arabic. Single, U068A Malagasy Fire Bush 7” deep maroon flowers with dark purple flares around a Uncarina peltata Smooth, striped, succulent, green-gray leaves more yellow center. The petals have attractively irregular than an inch thick grow upright like a candelabra. edges, like something took tiny bites from them. Blooms Golden yellow flowers with a purple throat resem- Resilient and only needs watering once or twice a in May. 36–48”h ble petunias or morning glories. Alien-looking month outside in the summer and even less fre- U052 Princess Chiffon ◊—Ruffled 7–8” bright pink, semi- seed pods have half-inch hooked spines. Lifting the quently as a houseplant. 24–60”h ͆¥ thickened root system periodically creates a cool, $6.00—2.5” pot double fragrant flowers. Lightens with age. 36”h Peony U053 Yae Zakura ◊ gnarled bonsai look. Rich, well drained soil. From —Ruffled, semi-double, light pink ∏ U076 Tea, Sochi Camellia sinensis ◊ blooms that are darker pink near the center. Named for Madagascar. 36–96”h $4.00—3.5” pot The leaves of this plant are used to make tea, the cherry tree blossoms having more than the usual five U068B Monkey Puzzle Tree most popular caffeinated drink in the world. A petals, yaezakura. Early. Lightly fragrant. 48–60”h Araucaria araucana small evergreen tree, it can be expected to lose its U054 Plantain, Purple In its native Chile, this “living fossil” conifer leaves if you try it outdoors here. It is usually Plantago major Purple Perversion ◊ (related to the Norfolk Island Pine) can grow to pruned to bush size and can be grown indoors. Lightly scented white flowers with yellow centers Leaf margins are exuberantly ruffled and frilled, and the whole be 150' tall and 2,000 years old, but you can have bloom in the fall. These plants have their origin thing is a rich purple-red color that intensifies in cool weather it in a pot. The tree has armor of overlapping in the world’s northernmost commercial tea and in the full sun. It is true to its botanical name: this is the sharply pointed leaves that cover its trunk and growing region in Southern Russia along the same plant as the plantain in your lawn, only prettier. Í∏Ç branches. Í $20.00—1 gal. pot Black Sea. Prefers an acid soil. Í∏ $9.00—3.5” pot U069 Orchid, Chinese Ground $8.00—3.5” pot U055 Rhubarb, Alexander’s Rheum alexandrae Bletilla Kate ◊ These are not your regular garden rhubarbs, though they Pastel yet vivid lavender 2” flowers open from share the same edible stalks and poisonous leaves. Mulch well dark fuchsia buds in summer, one or two at a for winter. Spires covered with large dramatic creamy-yellow time, and last five to seven days. Wide-spreading bracts make a long-lasting vertical statement. Likes moist to petals have dark purple-red center veins and the very wet places. Red fall color. 36–60”h ÍÇ ruffled three-lobed lip is dark purple with a bright $10.00—1 gal. pot yellow central patch sprinkled with burgundy Where has all the citrus gone? U056 Shipova x Sorbopyrus auricularis ◊ spots. Long-lasting as cut flowers. Narrow, pleat- ed foliage remains attractive even when the plant The lemons, limes, and oranges we’ve had in the past At least 400 years ago, European gardeners crossed the is not in bloom. This easiest of orchids grows in European pear and the whitebeam to produce the rare rich, well-draining soil, requires no fussy care, were sourced from a grower that cannot provide hybrid fruit tree called the Shipova. It produces clusters of and is possibly even hardy outdoors in zone 5 in a plants that are free of neonicotinoids. sweet, fragrant, gold-yellow, 2” fruit with a orange-red blush, protected location with heavy mulch, but usually resembling an Asian pear. The tree is self-fertile, but yields is overwintered in a pot in the fridge or base- They are required by more when planted near a pear tree that blooms at the same ment. A hybrid of B. striata and B. formosana time. In spring, plump fuzzy buds open to large clusters of 8–24”h Í∏ $20.00—5.25” pot law to treat all plants white flowers with rose centers. Harvest in August–September. Silver-green foliage. Needs little or no U070 Pineapple Lily with neonics. pruning. Slow to begin bearing, but gardeners report it is well Eucomis humilis Twinkle Stars ◊ worth being patient. On a pear rootstock. Also known as A purple-stemmed spike of deep purple buds, We are sorry to ÍÇ Sorbopear and Bollwiller Pear. 15–20’h which open from the bottom up into waxy, star- report this. $59.00—5 gal. pot shaped, pink-purple flowers with pale centers and U057 Stewartia Stewartia pseudocamellia ◊ prominent yellow stamens that give the plant its “sparkle.” Each fragrant spike is also topped with a See page 30 for a full Lovely camellia-like white flowers with green foliage that little crown of fuchsia-tinted green leaves. Purple- explanation of our efforts turns reddish-orange in the fall. Interesting exfoliating bark red seed pods. 16–24”h Í $20.00—5.25” pot for added interest in winter. This small, slow-maturing tree to eliminate neonics. can also be grown as a shorter multi-stemmed shrub. Use as a specimen plant or grow in a woodland setting, avoiding hot afternoon sun. 12–40’h by 8–25’w Í∏ $18.00—1 gal. pot 8 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

H035 Chamomile, German Comfrey Symphytum officinale Matricaria recutita ß Fuzzy, broad leaves. An important herb in organic Small white and yellow flowers with apple scent. gardening, having many medicinal and fertilizer uses. Flowers make calming tea or bath. Dries well. Good in Comfrey is a great “green manure” in a permaculture arrangements or potpourri. Annual. 12” spacing. landscape. Perennial; aggressive spreader. Í∏˝ Herbs Í∏ Ç´ÂØ Aloe 12–18”h $2.00—2.5” pot $5.00—4” pot: H001 Aloe Vera Aloe vera ß Key H036 Chamomile, Roman H043 Green—Green leaves and bell-shaped cream, Succulent whose juice is used to treat burns, poison Â Í Full sun Chamaemelum nobile ß purple or pink flowers. 24”h ivy, and rashes. Bring indoors as a house plant. ∏ $18.00—4.5” pot: Part sun/part shade 12–24”h Í∏ †Â $2.00—2.5” pot Originates in northwestern Europe and Northern Hidcote Variegated ◊ Ó Shade Ireland. Gray-green leaves and flowers like miniature H044 —Velvety green leaves are H002 Anise Pimpinella anisum white daisies. The leaves are thicker than German edged in yellow and flowers are light blue. A decora- tive groundcover for dry shade. 12”h by 18”w Ω Feathery foliage used fresh in salads and soups while chamomile. The flowers smell like apples. Perennial. Good for bees Í Ç´Â ı the seeds are used to flavor other cooked foods. 12”h $2.50—3.5” pot H045 Coriander, Vietnamese Bird food source Umbrella-like clusters of tiny white flowers. Annual. H037 Chervil Anthriscus cerefolium Persicaria odorata ß ∫ Butterfly-friendly 36”h Í∫ $1.50—2.5” pot ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Tastes like tarragon with a hint of anise. It’s a great The leaf is dark green with a maroon “V,” and has a H003 Ashwagandha Withania somnifera fresh seasoning used in salads, soups, marinades and strong cilantro-like fragrance and a slightly peppery sauces. Sometimes called “gourmet’s parsley.” Annual. taste. Also known as rau ram, it’s eaten fresh in ç Attractive foliage Greenish white flowers, orange-red ripe fruit on this small evergreen shrub. Tender perennial used in 16–18”h Í∏ ¥ $4.00—3.5” pot Vietnamese cuisine for salads and raw summer rolls, as Ç Culinary ayurvedic medicine. Í $4.00—3.5” pot well as in some soups and stews. Moist soil. Tender ´ Edible flowers H038 Chives, Garlic Allium tuberosum ß perennial; won’t go to seed quickly like cilantro. ˝ Ground cover Basil see box, below Abundant white flowers in late summer, beautiful edi- 24–36”h ͆ $2.50—3.5” pot  Medicinal H030 Bay Laurel Laurus nobilis ble garnish. Flat leaves with fine flavor. Perennial and H046 Culantro Eryngium foetidum ß reseeds readily. 12–18”h Í∏Ó Ç´Â ˜ Minnesota native Bay leaf, the well-known seasoning, is an excellent $1.50—2.5” pot Mexican and South American native, much used in the ‰ Rock garden container plant. A tender tree that spends the winter H039 Chives, German Allium senescens cuisine of the Caribbean, Thailand, India, and Vietnam. as a house plant. Popular for growing in tubs and large Dries well and can be used fresh like cilantro, with a Í∏ †Ç † Cold-sensitive: pots. $11.00—1 quart pot Elegant, flat shiny 12” leaves may be used like chives. stronger, citrus-like flavor. Tender perennial; not hardy keep above 40°F ß 2” spheres of lavender flowers July–September. in Minnesota. 12–18”h Í∏ † $1.50—2.5” pot H031 Borage Borago officinalis Excellent in the flower border. Perennial. 18–20”h Ø Certified organic Profuse blue and pink flowers are an attractive and Í∏Ó Ç´Â $1.50—2.5” pot H047 Cumin Cuminum cyminum ¥ Toxic to humans tasty garnish. Excellent for bees. Young leaves good in Small, white or pink umbels like little Queen Anne’s Í∏ ∫ΩÇ´ H040 Church Steeples Agrimonia eupatoria ß ß Saturday restock salads. Self-sowing annual. 24”h Lace flowers. Its seeds are used in Indian, Mexican and $2.50—3.5” pot Spikes of small lily-shaped bright yellow flowers with Cuban cuisine. Self-seeding annual. 24”h ÍÇ H032 Caraway Carum carvi ß an apricot scent. Hairy serrated leaves. Deadhead to $1.50—2.5” pot avoid burs and reseeding. 12–24”h ÍÂ¥ Feathery-leaved biennial. Grown primarily for its seeds ß $2.00—2.5” pot H048 Cumin, Black Nigella sativa to season soups, stews, breads and pastries. Leaves are ÍÇ H041 Cilantro Coriandrum sativum The white petals of its flower are bluish-green near the also edible. May self sow. 24”h tip and surround a fancy ball-like fruit capsule in which Flowers, leaves, roots and seed can all be used to flavor $2.50—3.5” pot the seeds develop. Ground seeds smell like fennel, ß a wide variety of foods, especially Mexican and Thai H033 Catnip Nepeta cataria anise or nutmeg and taste slightly bitter, spicy and dishes. Popular in salsa. Seed is coriander. Annual. 35 Leaves are euphoric for cats and mildly sedative for us. piquant. Self-seeding annual. 6–12”h ÍÇ seeds. 24–36”h ÍÇ $1.25—seed packets Good for salads and tea, vitamin C. Perennial. 12” $2.00—4 plants in a pack spacing. 12–36”h Í∏ ΩÇÂØ $2.00—2.5” pot H042 Coffee Coffea arabica ß H049 Curry Plant Helichrysum italicum ß ß Shiny, evergreen leaves make for a nice container plant H034 Celery, Cutting Dwarf with gray foliage and yellow flowers, very fra- to winter indoors. Mature plants produce an abun- Apium graveolens var. secalinum Afina grant. Use like bay leaves to flavor soups, stews and dance of jasmine-scented white flowers. Best in filtered marinades, then remove before serving. Essential oils A seasoning celery that does not produce an enlarged sunlight and fast-draining potting soil, kept moist. are used in lotions and soaps. Tender perennial. 6–8”h stalk. More aromatic and flavorful than regular celery. 15–20’ in its African home, smaller here. ͆ Í∏ †Ç $2.50—4” pot It looks like flat-leafed parsley and is packed with big $5.00—4” pot celery flavor. Used to flavor soups and stews. Tender H050 Dill Anethum graveolens Bouquet ß perennial. 12–18”h ÍÇ $2.50—3.5” pot Leaves and seeds for vinegars, salad dressings and pickles. Excellent for bees, butterflies and caterpillars. Self-seeding annual. 12” spacing. 36”h Í Í´ÇÂ∫Ω† ∫ΩÇ´ÂØ Basil Ocimum $2.00—2.5” pot H051 Epazote Chenopodium ambrosioides ß Even gardeners who don’t cook love basil in their gardens. Great for tea, pesto, salads and dressings. These annual A pungent herb used in Mexican and South American plants are native to sunny, warm Mediterranean climates and will not withstand frost. Plant any of the basils where cooking. Widely used in bean dishes, it is supposed to they will be brushed against to release the scent. 12” spacing unless noted. Great for bees. Don’t plant outdoors until reduce the after effects of eating beans. Easy to grow, Í ÇÂ¥ late May. reseeding annual. 36”h $2.50—4” pot Fennel, Bulbing $2.00—2.5” pot: $2.50—4 plants in a pack: $2.50—4 plants in a pack (continued): Foeniculum vulgare azoricum H004 Amethyst Improved, O. basilicum H012 Cinnamon, O. basilicum ß—Dark H022 Opal, O. basilicum ß—Purple leaves Sweet anise-like flavor. Bulbous base can be cooked as ß—Darkest purple basil with thick, purple flowers. Sharp cinnamon aro- and anise flavor. 12–36”h a vegetable. Leaves and seeds are used to flavor soups, turned-down leaves like the classic ma, wonderful fragrance. Narrower H023 Oriental Breeze, O. basilicum ß— salads, sauces, cookies and fish. Hardy biennial. Genovese. Compact habit, full flavor. green leaves with purple stems. Finest A basil bred for cut flower and con- Í∫Ç´Â 16–20”hçØ tea basil, good in fruit salads. tainer use. Very floriferous and fra- $1.50—2.5” pot: H005 Mrs. Burns Lemon, O. basilicum 12–24”h grant. 4–6” long flower heads are H052 Florence ß—24–48”h ◊ß—Large bright green leaves H013 Holy, O. sanctum ß—Traditional reli- white with purple bracts. 12–18”h with intense citrusy flavor and fra- gious and medicinal significance in H024 Red Rubin, O. basilicum ß—Large- $2.50—3.5” pot: grance. Heirloom variety from New South Asia. Purple flowers. Takes part leaved purple sweet basil. 18–24”h H053 Orion ß—Compact variety produces large thick Mexico. 60 days. 18–24”h Ø shade. 18”h H025 Round Midnight Purple, O. basilicum rounded crisp bulbs. Slow bolting with good tol- H014 Lemon, O. basilicum ß—Delicious ◊ß—Light purple flowers with sil- erance to tip burn. 80–85 days. 24”h $2.00—3.5” pot: small-leaf variety combines flavors of very dark burgundy purple leaves. H006 Sweet Genovese ß H054 Fennel, Bronze , O. basilicum — lemon and basil. 12–24”h Compact and dense. Great for con- ß Prolific and popular. Wonderful for H015 Lime, O. americanum ß—Dark green tainers. 10–12”h Foeniculum vulgare nigra pesto, tomato dishes and salads. leaves with lime fragrance. 12”h H026 Spicy Globe, O. basilicum ß—The Attractive feathery smoky-bronze foliage has a mild 24–36”h Ø H016 Magic Michael, O. basilicum ß—All- “good basil” of French cuisine. Dwarf flavor. Makes a great container plant, too. Self-seeding America selection. Purple bracts and with small leaves makes a sweet edg- hardy biennial. 36–48”h Í ∫çÇ´Â $2.50—3.5” pot: small creamy white flowers. Great ing plant. 12”h $4.00—6 plants in a pack H007 African Blue, O. kilimajarium × foliage in a mixed container. H027 Sweet Genovese, O. basilicum ß— Geranium, Scented Pelargonium O. purpureum ß—Showy purple ç 12–18”h Prolific and popular. Wonderful for Grows well in containers. Colorful flowers. Delicious flowers on vigorous, bushy plants H017 Mammoth, O. basilicum ß—Very pesto, tomato dishes and salads. ç fragrances. Bring indoors for winter. ÍΩ†´ with purplish green leaves. 36”h large ruffled leaves, especially suitable 24–36”h  ◊ß H008 Ajaka Columnar —Tall, for drying or stuffing. Familiar sweet H028 Thai Magic, O. basilicum ß—Late $2.50—3.5” pot: ß shrubby basil and more cold tolerant basil flavor. 12–24”h flowering with large leaves. Popular in H055 Lady Plymouth —The scent of the crinkly than most, so will keep you supplied H018 Marseillais Dwarf, O. basilicum Thai food. Purple bracts and magenta green and white variegated leaves is variously with tasty leaves well into the fall. ◊ß—Compact bushy French vari- flowers. 18–22”h described as rose, citrus, and eucalyptus. You’ll 24”h ety with large leaves has little yellow H029 Thai, Siam Queen, O. basilicum ß— have to smell it for yourself. Clusters of small ß H009 Cardinal, O. basilicum — and white flowers when in bloom. Huge green leaves contrast nicely flowers are pale pink with purple markings. Ornamental enough for your flower Perfect for containers. 10” with sturdy, purple stems. 12–24”h ß garden, but still tasty. Burgundy H019 Minette, O. basilicum ß—Delicious, Outstanding fragrance and flavor: H056 Lemona —Zesty, citrusy fragrance and pale stems and a rich red feathery bloom. eye-catching basil creating perfect sweet and spicy with anise overtones. pink flowers. Try crushing a few leaves in an ice- ç Spicy fragrance. 24–30”h spheres of bright green that stay com- Used in Asian cooking. 28–39”h cold lemonade. 14–18”h by 20–30”w ß ß H010 Pesto Perpetuo, O. basilicum — pact and uniform all season.Perfect for H057 Mosquito Plant —Citrus-scented. Said to Variegated leaves, green with a repel mosquitos. Small pink-lavender flowers edging, miniature knot gardens, or in Basil planting tip: creamy white edge. Does not flower. containers. 10”h by 10”w It is a good idea with a darker eye. 24–36”h ß Columnar habit. A great culinary basil H020 Mixed Four-Pack ß—One each of to vary the location where you H058 Snowflake —Rounded leaves with streaks of with a slightly lemon flavor. 18–36”h Sweet Genovese, Lemon, Spicy Globe white. 12–24”h ç plant your basil each year. and Thai Siam Queen. ◊ß H059 Goldenseal Hydrastis canadensis ß H011 Pistou, O. basilicum —Mild, H021 Napoletano, O. basilicum ß— Basil is susceptible to fungal Unassuming woodlander with hairy stems and seven- sweet basil with small leaves and a Heirloom variety from Italy with light diseases that accumulate in soil lobed serrated leaves. Spring flowers are white and with- roundly compact and uniform grow- green crinkled leaves. 36”h over time. Rotate your crops! ing habit. 8”h out petals, followed by red berries. Perennial; West Virginia source. 10”h ∏Ó Â˜ $10.00—3.5” pot www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 9

Mint continued H111 Oregano, Mexican $2.50—3.5” pot: Poliomintha longiflora ß H091 Candymint, M. x piperita ◊—A cross between Shrub-like plant with pale green leaves and a unique water mint and spearmint. Large toothed leaves peppery flavor. Grows large quickly. Deer-resistant with reddish stems. Along with peppermint, with light pink tubular flowers, beloved of humming- Herbs ÍÇ˙ Candymint is most commonly used in chewing birds. Annual. 36”h $2.50—3.5” pot gum, mouthwash, toothpastes and medicines. An H060 Horseradish Armoracia rusticana H112 Papalo ß ideal culinary herb to flavor foods like jellies, can- Spicy root used as a condiment. Provide rich soil for dy, meats, salads, soups, and beverages. 12–18”h Porophyllum ruderale subsp. macrocephalum the most pungent roots. Does best planted in the H092 Grapefruit, M. aquatica citrata—Large puckered An ancient Mexican herb with piquant and ornamental ground; in a smaller garden you might want to contain leaves and the scent of grapefruit. Perennial. 18”h green leaves. Like a super cilantro, it has a complex fla- it by planting in a pot or tub buried in the ground. H093 Lime, M. aquatica citrata—Bright green leaves vor. Unlike cilantro, it retains its flavor after drying. Í∏ Ç Perennial. 36”h $3.00—Bareroot each with a strong lime scent and flavor. Try this in Good in soups, salads, tacos, beans and meats. Annual. Í H061 Hyssop, Pink ß your favorite salsa recipe or toss one in your next 36”h $1.50—2.5” pot Hyssopus officinalis Nectar Rose margarita. Treat as an annual. 24”h Parsley, Curly Petroselinum hortense H094 Spearmint, Kentucky Colonel, M. spicata ◊— Aromatic perennial with dense spikes of pink to purple Up to 3”, ruffled, dark green leaves with a sweet, Quintessential garnish, chock full of vitamins. flowers. Mixes well with rosemary and lavender for fra- strong spearmint fragrance and taste. Spikes of Promotes healthy skin. Can be chewed to freshen grance and color. Slightly bitter leaves can be added to breath (not just for humans; add it to your dog’s food, Í∏ ∫Ωǘ small lilac to pink to white flowers in summer. The salads. 18–24”h $2.00—2.5” pot blooms attract butterflies, but allowing mint to go too). You can dig one up in the fall and pot it for fresh ß to flower will make the leaves taste bitter. The greens in the winter. Biennial. 6” spacing. 12”h H062 Jiaogulan Gynostemma pentaphyllum Í∏∫Ç Kentucky Derby officially sanctions Kentucky Literally “twisting-vine orchid,” it’s known as the Colonel spearmint for its mint julep. 12–24”h ∫ $1.50—2.5” pot: “herb of immortality” in China. Part of the cucumber H095 Berries and Cream ß—Mild, with a fruity ß or gourd family. Tender perennial; not hardy in H113 in a small pot aroma. May need winter protection. 18–24”h Minnesota. Í $2.50—3.5” pot $2.50—4 plants in a pack: H096 Chocolate, M. x piperita ß—Bronzy foliage with H114 in a four pack ß H063 Land Seaweed Salsola komarovii ß a chocolate scent. Perennial. 24”h ß Shoreline plant valued in Japan also known as okahijiki H097 Corsican, M. requienii —Creeping fragrant Parsley, Italian Petroselinum hortense or saltwort. Crunchy, juicy leaves and stems are rich in perennial. Good in rock gardens and along paths. Same as curly parsley, but with flat leaves. nutrients and used for salads, stir fry, sushi and Tolerates light foot traffic. May survive our 12”h Í∏∫Ç winters. 0.5”h steamed foods. Tender perennial; not hardy in $1.50—2.5” pot: Í H098 Ginger ß—Spicy ginger-scented mint with green Minnesota. 45 days. 6–18”h $2.50—3.5” pot ß leaves striped with gold. May survive the winter H115 in a small pot Lavender see box at right with protection. 18–24”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Spearmint H099 Mojito ß ß H082 Leek, Threecorner Allium triquetrum , M. x villosa —You could use spearmint H116 in a four pack in your Cuban mojito, but this is the real deal. ß Rapidly spreading Mediterranean plant with mild The flavor is mild and warm, rather than pungent H117 Patchouli Pogostemon heyneanus onion flavor and attractive white flowers. Use entire and sweet. Treat as an annual. 18–24”h Tropical native of the East Indies. Used for the fra- ∏ ∫Ç´˙ plant raw or cooked. Perennial. 12–24”h H100 Orange, M. aquatica citrata ß—Dark green, grance of the dried leaves. Tender perennial. 12”h ͆ $5.00—3.5” pot round leaves tinged with purple. Purple flowers. $2.50—3.5” pot H083 Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis ß Lemon odor when crushed, and slight orange fla- Aromatic sweet herb with a strong lemon odor and fla- vor. Makes good tea. Perennial. 24”h vor. Small flowers in late summer. Makes a refreshing H101 Pineapple, M. suaveolens variegata ß—Variegated iced tea or seasoning in breads and desserts. Mulch for leaves with a fruity scent. Perennial. 24–36”h Í∏ ΩÇ´Â Í´ÇÂΩ winter protection. Perennial. 24”h H102 Mint, Lemon Monarda citriodora ß Lavender Lavandula $1.50—2.5” pot Lemon-scented leaves are delicious and often used in Everyone loves lavender. Tender perennial from southern Europe can be H084 Lemon Bush Corymbia citriodora ß teas. Tiered pinkish-purple showy flowers are long wintered indoors or treated as an annual. Munstead may survive our More pungently lemony than actual lemons. Plant it lasting in fresh bouquets and dry nicely. Inhale near a walkway. Unusual 6” sandpapery, sword-shaped steamed leaves for colds. Native to Appalachia. winters, but a newer variety—Cynthia Johnson, listed below—is bluish foliage ages to silver-green then becomes attrac- Annual. 24–36”h Í∏ ΩÇ $2.50—3.5” pot hardy in Minnesota. Needs excellent drainage to survive the winter. tively etched with red for fall. Pink fuzzy stems. Used Flowers are very fragrant and dry beautifully for potpourri. as a mosquito repellent. 90’ tall as a tree in its native H103 Mint, Wild Mentha arvensis Australia. Tender perennial. 36”h Í $5.00—4” pot Perennial that prefers moist conditions. Flowers July- $1.50—2.5” pot: September. Used in teas and desserts. 6–24”h Í∏ H064 Lady ß H085 Lemon Grass Cymbopogon citratus ß , L. angustifolia —A fine annual variety. Smells good in the garden ΩÇ´˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack and in sachets and potpourris. Good for bees. AAS winner. 8–10”h Leaves and stalks are used in Asian cooking and in ß H104 Mustard, Black Brassica nigra ß◊ H065 Munstead, L. angustifolia —English lavender. Excellent low-growing teas. Many medicinal and culinary uses. It is frost-ten- variety for edging a path or border. A somewhat hardy lavender in our der and should spend the winter in a sunny window. Cultivated since ancient times, long thin branching climate. 12–18”h Best in containers. 60”h Í †Ç $1.50—2.5” pot stems with small yellow flowers produce brown to black seeds that yield traditional mustard spice. Eat $2.00—2.5” pot: H086 Lovage Levisticum officinale ß young tender leaves as raw or cooked greens. Blooms H066 Ellagance Purple ◊ß—Fragrant, blue to purple flower spikes fill this Í Leaves have a strong celery taste and are used to flavor June–August. Reseeding annual. 16–48”h bushy silver-green plant from early summer through fall. Drought toler- soups, stews, casseroles, and an amazing relish. Has $2.50—4 plants in a pack ant. 12”h Ø been used as a love charm. Green-yellow flowers in H105 Nettles Urtica dioica umbels. Perennial. 36–72”h Í∏ ΩÇ $2.50—2.5” pot: Early spring sprouts of this perennial vegetable are one $2.50—3.5” pot H067 Dutch, L. x intermedia ◊—Introduced before 1920, this variety has of the tastiest and most nutritious greens you could lavender-blue 4” flower spikes that stand above silvery gray foliage. Marjoram, Sweet Origanum majorana grow. The tender leaves at the top of the stem can be Slightly more sharpness to the perfume. July into fall. 36–48”h A mild, sweet oregano. Used in vinegars, soups and harvested throughout summer and eaten fresh in sal- H068 Potpourri White, L. angustifolia ◊—Dense white blooms, sometimes dressings. Add fresh leaves to salads. Good herbal ads. Cooking removes the sting from older leaves (and with a faint blue tone, on sturdy stems. Highly fragrant. 10–14”h bath. Tender perennial. ∫ΩÇ´Â Í∏ they really do sting if rubbed the wrong way). Serrated $2.00—2.5” pot: green leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, iron, potassium, $2.50—3.5” pot: manganese, and calcium. Popular in European, south- H087 Seed-grown ß—18”h Ø H069 Blueberry Ruffles, L. stoechas ß—Gray-green foliage is the perfect back- ern Asian, and native American cooking. Pick and han- $2.50—3.5” pot: drop for the extra large purple flowers each topped with rippled bracts dle with gloves before cooking. Dried leaves can be ß rimmed in pink. Early blooming Spanish lavender from Australia with H088 Zaatar —Soft gray-green leaves, tastes like a used to make tea. Spreading perennial, give it room. combination of sweet majoram, thyme and Í∏ ∫Ǵ˜¥ cute “eared” blossoms. 12–24”h 36–72”h by 48”w $1.00—2” pot ß oregano. Not to be confused with za’atar the herb H070 Ellagance Pink, L. angustifolia —Award-winning English lavender with blend. 85–90 days. 4–6”h Oregano Origanum vulgare light pink flower spikes. 12–24”h Fern-Leaf ß Essential for Italian and Greek cooking. Leaves can be H071 , L. pinnata buchii —Beautiful feathery foliage. 36”h H089 Marshmallow Althaea officinalis ß Fred Boutin ß used fresh or dried in tomato sauces, soups, meat, fish H072 , L. x intermedia —Silvery leaves and excellent fragrance. Native to Europe, the leaves and roots of this reliable and salads. Perennial. Í∏∫ΩÇ´Â 24–36”h medicinal and edible plant have been used for cen- H073 French, L. stoechas ß—Lavender of the French countryside. Upright gray turies. Beautiful in the garden with white to light pink $2.00—2.5” pot: foliage. 24–36”h ß flowers, it thrives in moderately fertile, well-drained H106 Greek, O. vulgare hirtum —The most flavorful, H074 Goodwin Creek Grey ß—Hybrid of French lavender witih unusual Ø soil. Perennial. 36–72”h Í∏ Ç $2.50—3.5” pot according to herb aficionados. 12–36”h light-gray-green foliage with a thick, coarse, appealing texture. Best $2.50—3.5” pot: variety for blooming indoors in winter. 24–36”h Mint Mentha H107 Hot and Spicy ß—Strong flavor. Annual. H075 Kew Red, L. stoechas ß—Red-violet blooms add a new color to lavenders. Aromatic easy spreader. Good for teas and potpourris. 18–24”h Silver-green foliage. Very decorative for edging and containers. 18”h Í∏ΩÇ´ 12” spacing. H108 Variegated ß—Fine-leafed variety, green with a H076 Munstead, L. angustifolia ß—English lavender. Excellent low-growing $1.50—2.5” pot: wide white margin. Pleasing, mild flavor and variety for edging a path or border. A somewhat hardy lavender in our H090 Peppermint, M. x piperita ß—Refreshing tea, visually interesting. 2–6”h ç climate. 12–18”h H077 Provence, L. x intermedia ß—Variety from southern France. Light purple iced or hot. Good in fruit salads. Easily dried for See also OREGANO, GOLDEN, page 18 year-round use. Excellent for bees. Perennial. flowers. More moisture tolerant than other varieties. 24–36”h ß 24”h Oregano, Cuban Plectranthus amboinicus H078 Sweet, L. x heterophylla —One of the tallest lavenders, very productive Used in Caribbean cooking and as a substiute for sage in and fragrant. Sturdy, straight stems. 36–48”h dressings; oregano-scented. Tender perennial. Í∏Ç $4.00—2.5” pot: $2.50—3.5” pot: H079 Spanish, Madrid Pink, L. stoechas ß—18–24”h ◊ H109 Green —Succulent, thick, aromatic, fuzzy H080 Spanish, Madrid Purple, L. stoechas ß—Bright purple with bracts in leaves are used in many parts of the world includ- shades of lilac. 18–24”h PHOTOS NEEDED ing Africa, Asia and South America as a culinary for our web garden gallery and herb for soups, stews, salads, beans and meaty $7.50—2.5” pot: plant listings. Share yours! dishes. Drought-tolerant. 18”h H081 Cynthia Johnson, L. angustifolia ß—Selected by Betty Ann Addison of H110 Variegated, P. amboinicus variegatus ß—Large fur- Rice Creek Gardens for its ability to survive our winters. Probably the Please send them to ry leaves with a white margin. Also a great foliage only lavender that will truly grow as a perennial here. 24”h [email protected] plant for container combinations. 24”h ç 10 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

H138 Savory, Summer Satureja hortensis ß H148 Tarragon, French Mildly peppery leaves used green or dried for sauces, Artemisia dracunculus ß stuffings, soups, lentils and beans. Favored in Strong licorice-flavored herb. Flavors vinegar; popular Mediterranean cooking. Makes a nice tea. Annual. in omelettes, chicken, and carrots. Can be potted in Herbs 18”h Í∏ ΩÇ´ÂØ $2.00—2.5” pot late fall for winter window sill use. 36”h Í †Ç H139 Savory, Winter Satureja montana ß $2.50—3.5” pot ß H118 Poppy, India Blue-Seeded Peppery-flavored leaves used for sauces, stuffings, H149 Tarragon, Mexican Tagetes lucida Papaver somniferum ß◊ soups, stews, lentils and bean dishes, especially in With the sweetness of licorice, this handsome tender Flowers can be white, pink, mauve, rose, red, or pur- North Africa. Makes a nice tea. Perennial. 18”h Í∏ perennial is like a milder French tarragon. Won’t Í∫Ω ple. Produces the tiny slate-blue kidney-shaped seeds ΩÇ´Â $1.50—2.5” pot reseed in Minnesota. 36”h $2.50—3.5” pot that are used in many foods, especially baked goods. H140 Self-Heal Prunella vulgaris ◊ Thyme Thymus vulgaris Harvest the seeds after the seed pods have dried. Also Bushy, cushion-forming shrublet. Small leaves and known as the lettuce-leaf poppy because of its blue- Charming violet flowers and the classic blue-gray wiry structure. Ornamental as well as culinary and green leaves that wrap around the stem where foliage of mint-family plants. Will seed in a natural Í∏ makes a soothing tea. Easy to grow. Very hardy. Used attached. Well-drained soil. Only the seeds are edible. lawn. Blooms all summer. Perennial. 8”h ´˝Â‰˜ medicinally for sore throats and coughs. Good in pots. Í¥ $2.00—4 plants in a pack $1.50—2.5” pot Perennial. Í∫ΩÇ´Â H141 Sesame, Black ß H119 Rapunzel $1.50—2.5” pot: Sesamum indicum, Kurogoma Campanula rapunculus ß◊ H150 English ß—6”h Famously featured in the fairy tale Rapunzel, this Seeds used to flavor a variety of Asian foods, such as H151 French (also known as Summer) ß—10”h Ø stir-fry or salad. In China, creates a crunchy coating for hardy biennial has sky-blue to light purple bell-shaped $2.50—3.5” pot: meat and fish. In Korea, the leaves are eaten. Annual. flowers in the summer. Eat young roots raw or cooked ß 18–36”h ∏Ç $2.50—3.5” pot H152 English Miniature —Very tiny leaves. Forms a and tender leaves as greens. Also called rampion. Not thick, spreading patch of medium green. 1–3”h India Blue-Seeded Poppy the same as the infamous weed, creeping bellflower Shiso Perilla frutescens H153 French (also known as Summer) ß—10”h (Campanula rapunculoides ). 24–36”h Í Leaves with crimped edges are used in Japanese and H154 Gold Lemon ß—6”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack Vietnamese cuisine in sushi, spring rolls, sauces, H155 Lemon, T. citriodorus ß—Extremely lemon scent- Rosemary Rosmarinus offinalis salads, and stir fry. Reseeding annual; seedlings emerge ed, solid green leaves. 6–12”h Í∏†çÇ´ H156 Lime, T. citriodorus ß—Bright green foliage. Pink Enhances many meat and veggie dishes, vinegars and in June. flowers, citrus scent. 6–12”h dressings. Use for a refreshing bath or hair rinse. Likes $2.50—4 plants in a pack: H157 Silver King ß—Narrow-leaved with silver-gray poor soil, not too much water, and hot sun. Suitable H142 Red, P. frutescens crispa ß—Cinnamon-scented, foliage. Compact and great for containers. 4”h for bonsai. Deer resistant. Winter it indoors. ÍΩÇ ornamental, ruffled purplish-red leaves. 24–36”h $1.50—2.5” pot: $2.50—3.5” pot: See also CREEPING THYME, page 22 H120 Seed-grown ß—12”h H143 Vietnamese, Tia To ß—The taste of this green H158 Tong Ho Chrysanthemum coronarium ß $2.50—2.5” pot: and purple shiso is variously described as mint- Delicious and aromatic, the leaves are great for salad, H121 Golden Rain ◊—Young foliage is yellow- basil, curry-like, and a combination of cumin, stir fries and soups. An old-fashioned garden plant of green on a nice upright form. Dark violet flowers. cilantro and parsley with a hint of cinnamon. Try Europe, its popularity has spread throughout Asia as Clean rosemary flavor. 6–24”h it for yourself! Used in Asian cooking. 18–24”h well. Leaves are best when harvested young; cut back ∏Ç¥ $2.50—3.5” pot: Sorrel Rumex ß for a second crop. Annual. 12–24”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack H122 Athens Blue Spire ß—Upright plants with blue Everyone should have some! Í ∫Ç´Â blooms. 18”h $1.50—2.5” pot: H159 Vanilla Grass Anthoxanthum odoratum H123 Barbeque ß—Upright, long-stemmed rosemary H144 French, R. scutatus ß—Great in soup or salad. Great for potpourri. A European bunchgrass that will perfect for topiary and for making barbeque Early season greens with tangy lemon flavor. establish readily in areas of poor fertility. The scent of skewers. Small pale blue flowers from mid to late Long-lived perennial that can sustain frequent this grass made it popular as bedding straw. Widely spring. Large needles. 24–48”h and severe cutting. 24”h ΩØ naturalized in North America. Perennial and spreading. H124 Creeping ß—Low growing 6”h 12–24”h Í $2.50—2.5” pot H125 Gorizia ß—Robust rosemary with equally $5.00—4” pot: robust white-backed leaves. Large, light lavender- H145 Red, R. sanguineus ß◊—Ornamental edible H160 Verbena, Lemon Aloysia triphylla ß blue flowers in spring. Good plant for texture in foliage with red and purple veins and red seed- Wonderfully fragrant lemony herb. Light green pointed the garden. Densely packed branches of dark heads. Try it for contrast in a mixed container. leaves. Great for topiaries. Tender perennial; can be green needles. 48”h Lovely in a position in which light shines through potted and wintered inside. 36”h Í †´Â ß it. May be short-lived but may reseed. Also called H126 Spice Island —A pungently flavored rosemary. $2.50—3.5” pot Upright habit. Good for topiaries. 24–36”h bloody dock. 14”h $1.50—2.5” pot ß H161 Vietnamese Balm Elsholtzia ciliata H127 Tuscan Blue —Upright habit and slightly H146 Spikenard, American Aralia racemosa glossy foliage. 36”h In Vietnamese cuisine, this lemony herb is called rau Stately white plumes followed by clusters of black kinh gioi and is among the leafy herbs served with $8.00—1 gal. pot: berries. Roots were used in root beer. A great land- ß soups and grilled meats. Pale purple flowers bloom in H128 Get a head start —Same as H120 but an older scape plant, too. Perennial subshrub. 36–60”h Í∏  plant in a large pot. 12”h flat spikes in fall. Spreads by both seed and rhizomes. $8.00—1 quart pot Treat as an annual. 24”h ÍÇ $2.50—3.5” pot H129 Rue Ruta graveolens ß H147 Stevia Stevia rebaudiana H162 Yerba Buena Clinopodium douglasii ß Attractive herb with blue-green foliage and delicate yel- Sweeter than sugar! The South American herb used as Mat-forming, aromatic, drought-tolerant perennial low flowers. Rue should never be ingested by pregnant a sugar replacement. Treat as an annual. 12”h Í∏ women. Can cause contact dermatitis in some people. with small glossy green leaves. Has a pungent spicy †Ç $2.50—3.5” pot Í∏ Ç˝ Perennial. 18–24”h Í∏ Â¥ $1.50—2.5” pot mint scent and flavor. 4–6”h $2.50—3.5” pot H130 Sage, Bee Salvia apiana ß Aromatic white flowers are attractive to bees. Used as incense. Also called white sage, it can take up to three years to reach mature size. A tender perennial that can A Note from Mr. Yuk be overwintered. 24–48”h ÍΩ $2.50—3.5” pot Sage Salvia officinalis We mark some plants in the catalog with a What about medicinal Used in poultry stuffing, sausage, salads, egg dishes, Mr. Yuk sign. These are plants known to be plants?  breads, and vegetable dishes. Also used to freshen toxic to humans in some way. We do this breath. Spread the dried leaves among linens to dis- because we care about your health, but the Never assume that a medicinal plant is safe or courage insects. Perennial, but not reliable here. 20” spacing. Í∫ΩÇ´˙ issue is complex, so please read the full- nontoxic. Many highly poisonous plants or $2.50—3.5” pot: length article about this on our website. plant parts contain medicinal compounds H131 Berggarten ß that are extracted from them in specific —Broad leaves with silver accents, There are, however, a few plants ornamental. Good flavor. 18”h ç ways. Several of the highly toxic plants at left in the sale that are particularly H132 Icterina ß—Gold and green foliage. Compact are also medicinal (Angel’s Trumpet, Castor ç poisonous, capable of causing serious and decorative, great for containers. 12–15”h Bean, Foxglove). Friends School Plant Sale H133 Purple ß—Purple-tinged leaves and bluish- illness or death to humans: purple flowers, lovely in containers. 24–36”h ç does not recommend the use of any plant H134 Tricolor ß—Green, pink and white foliage. Very Common Botanical Catalog marked as medicinal for self-medication or ç attractive. 15”h name name numbers treatment of others. Sage, Pineapple Salvia elegans Angel’s Trumpet Brugmansia A001, Use Mr. Yuk as your guide, use common Sweet pineapple scent and yellow-green foliage. Red or Datura A065–067 sense, and be careful out there. If you want flowers in fall. Use fresh in fruit salads and other foods; dried for tea and potpourri. A tender perennial, Castor Bean ¥Ricinus A137–139 to read more, a full-length article about this not hardy in Minnesota. Í∫ΩÇ´˙ can be found on our website: Foxglove Digitalis P238–244 $2.50—3.5” pot: www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/ H135 Fruit Scented ß Monkshood Aconitum P457–458 —Large lime green leaves smell poisonous-plants of sweet tropical fruit. 24–36”h H136 Pineapple ß—48”h It is generally a bad idea to go chewing on Another article by Mr. Yuk about responsible H137 Sage, Lavender Salvia lavandulifolia ANY plant that is not clearly for human gardening can be found at www.friendsschool Needs a dry location and winter mulch. Silver foliage consumption, Mr. Yuk sticker or no. We get Rapunzel plantsale.com/responsible-gardening with lavender fragrance and blue to violet-blue flowers. expert advice on this issue, but individuals Í∏ ∫´˙ Syn. S. hispanorum. 12–18”h vary, experts do not know everything, and $2.00—2.5” pot new plants are found around the world. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 11 Garden Perennials P001 Anemone, Cutleaf Astilbe continued Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus Key Anemone multifida rubra Annabella Deep Pink $3.00—3.5” pot: Large, inflated-looking buds open into starry, bell- Í Full sun Single hot pink flowers and lacy foliage. Blooms P015 Bridal Veil, A. x arendsii—White. ***** 36”h shaped flowers. Easy. Í∏ ∏ Part sun/part shade Í∏ ‰¥ June–August. 8–12”h $1.50—2.5” pot P016 Deutschland, A. japonica ß—White. 18–24”h $1.50—2.5” pot: Ó Shade P017 Fanal Red, A. x arendsii ß—Deep red blooms ß Anemone, Fall-Blooming Anemone P032 Fuji Blue —Beautiful with white lilies. 24”h July–August. Bronze foliage. ***** 36”h P033 Fuji Pink ß—24”h Stunning display of blooms. They prefer light shade, Ω Good for bees $6.00—4.5” pot: P034 Sentimental Blue ß—Dwarf version, quick to moist, well-drained soil and a little protection. Í∏¥ ı Bird food source P018 Glow, A. x arendsii ß—Old favorite with glowing flower. ***** 6”h $3.00—3.5” pot: ∫ Butterfly-friendly dark red buds that open to striking rose-red on $2.00—2.5” pot: P002 Robustissima, A. tomentosa ß—A vigorous ˙ Hummingbird-friendly long narrow plumes. Fern-like foliage is bronze- P035 Fairy Snow—White blooms with blue veining, Himalayan anemone with grape-leaf foliage and red turning to medium green. 30”h all summer long on dwarf plants. Emerges late single, soft pink flowers. 30”h ç P019 Montgomery ß—Deep red to scarlet flowers so mark its location. 10”h Attractive foliage $6.00—4.5” pot: with dark red-bronze glossy foliage changing to P036 Hakone Double Blue ß—Fully double bright Ç Culinary P003 Pretty Lady Julia, A. hupehensis—Loaded with green in the spring. Blooms mid-summer. blue-violet blooms. 24”h ´ Edible flowers Tolerates full shade. ***** 20–24”h pink 2” double blooms. Excellent dwarf habit. P037 Shell Pink—Very light pink. 24”h ˝ Ground cover May benefit from winter protection. P020 Straussenfeder (Ostrich Plume), A. thunbergii  Medicinal 16”h by 20”w ß—Salmon pink flowers in open feathery Barrenwort Epimedium arrangement. 36”h by 24”w Good for dry shade, with wiry stems and leaves that ˜ Minnesota native P004 Anemone, Himalayan ß◊ ‰ $8.00—4.5” pot: appear to float. The young leaves are flushed red and Rock garden Anemone rivularis Glacier P021 Color Flash ß then turn green in early summer. Evergreen in all but the , A. x arendsii —Leaf color changes ∏Ó˝ ‰ Loose clusters of 10–20 silky saucer-shaped 1–2” white from green to burgundy to purple to gold. Light harshest winters. Shelter from cold, dry winds. † Cold-sensitive: flowers with prominent purple centers and brushed pink flowers in spring and summer. 12–18”h ç $5.00—3.5” pot: keep above 40°F with metallic blue-purple underneath the petals. P022 Color Flash Lime, A. x arendsii ß—Leaves start P038 Yellow, E. sulphureum—From mid to late spring, ¥ Toxic to humans Blooms late spring-early summer, goes dormant in fall. out yellow-green, changing to burgundy to purple clusters of small flowers with pale yellow sepals ß Saturday restock Fine in alkaline soil, but do give it cool, well-drained, to gold. Light pink flowers in spring and summer. and primrose-yellow petals hover just above the Í∏ Ω humus-rich soil. Rabbit resistant. 15–24”h 20–30”h foliage. 12”h $12.00—4.5” pot $8.00—1 quart pot: P005 Anemone, Snowdrop Avens Geum P039 Lilafee ß—Lavender-purple blooms in spring. 8”h Anemone sylvestris ß Well-drained soil is a must, as they may die out in Í∏ $12.00—4.5” pot: Fragrant large white flowers in spring. 12”h ∏¥ heavy clay soils. P040 Frohnleiten—Heart-shaped 3” foliage emerges About those $1.50—2.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot: marbled with bronze-red in spring and then red- stars… P023 Double Bloody Mary, G. flora plena ß— dens again in fall. Panicles of 1” butter-yellow Throughout, you will P006 Angelica, Korean Angelica gigas Clusters of large, double, burgundy-red flowers flowers with prominent anthers in spring. 15”h notice plants that are Architectural and dramatic, with huge, bold leaves and in summer. 14”h ‰ striking flowers produced in mid to late summer in marked with five stars $3.00—2.5” pot: P041 Basket of Gold large round clusters. Flowers and stems become a rich, (★★★★★). These plants P024 Koi, G. coccineum—Goldfish orange buttercup-like Alyssum montanum Luna purplish red. Seedpods are beautiful in the garden, as have been awarded five blooms are held above a mound of glossy green well as in the vase. Attracts bees when in bloom. Forms a low, trailing mound of silvery-gray leaves, stars by Heger, Lonnee, foliage. Blooms May through July. 6–8”h Biennial or short-lived perennial; reseeds. 48–72”h by bearing masses of bright-yellow flowers in mid to late and Whitman in the 48”w ∏Ó Ω $3.00—2.5” pot $6.00—4.5” pot: spring. Clip plants lightly after blooming to maintain a 2011 edition of Growing P025 Totally Tangerine ß—Golden-orange flowers bushy habit. Requires good drainage. Drought tolerant Perennials in Cold Climates Í∫‰ P007 Apache Plume Fallugia paradoxa bloom nonstop over several months. Attractive once established. Evergreen. 4”h as one of the very best A glorious native of the Southwest. Anemone-like pale fuzzy foliage. 30”h $1.50—2.5” pot plants available on the pink to white blossoms May to September, followed by ß P042 Bear’s Breeches Acanthus spinosus market. feathery pink seedheads lasting into winter. Xeriscape P026 Baby’s Breath Handsome deeply divided leaves with spiny points. plant. 36–60”h Í∏ $3.00—2.5” pot Gypsophila paniculata Snowflake Double Soft mauve flowers. The leaves of Greece’s Corinthian Í Aster, Bushy Aster dumosus Multitude of white, airy blooms in summer. 36”h columns are modeled after these leaves. Can be over- $1.50—2.5” pot Í∏ Shorter asters with yellow eyes, blooming for four to wintered indoors as a beautiful houseplant. 48”h six weeks in late summer and fall. Í∏∫Ω Baby’s Breath, Creeping Gypsophila repens $7.00—1 quart pot Low-growing. Great for hot, sunny, well-drained soils P043 Beardtongue ß $2.00—2.5” pot: and rock gardens. 5”h Í˝ ‰ Penstemon x mexicali Miniature Bells P008 Alert ß—Double crimson red blooms. ***** 10–12”h $1.50—2.5” pot: Hummingbird magnets. Fragrant. Mixed shades of P009 Professor Anton Kippenburg—Lavender-purple P027 Alba ß—White. pink, purple, and rose bloom in spires all summer over blooms. ***** 10–14”h P028 Rosea ß—Pink. blue-green rosettes of lance-shaped foliage. Easy, Í∏ P010 Wood’s Blue—Pastel lavender-blue. ***** 8–12”h drought tolerant, and a good cut flower. 15”h Bachelor’s Buttons Centaurea montana ∫Ω˙ P011 Wood’s Purple—A medium-orchid color. ***** $1.50—2.5” pot 8–12”h Hardy, long-blooming, and durable perennials for bor- ders, containers and cut flowers. Large delicate, finely Bee Balm, Bradbury’s See also more ASTERS, pages 35 and 52 fringed flowers. Petals are edible. Í∏∫Ω´ Monarda bradburiana Astilbe Astilbe $1.50—2.5” pot: Each flower head rests on a whorl of showy, purplish, Grown for striking plume-like panicles of tiny flowers. P029 Mountain Bluets ß—Pale purple-blue flowers. leafy bracts in May and June. The aromatic gray-green Good in a border or woodland. Í∏Ó 12–24”h by 12”w leaves may be used in teas. Will not spread as other ß bee balms do. Midwestern native. Í∏∫ΩÇ˙ $1.50—2.5” pot: P030 Purple Heart —Bicolored blooms with delicate ß white petals and a purple center. 28–32”h $3.00—2.5” pot: P012 Astary Mix, A. x arendsii ß—Fluffy rose or white P044 Prairie Gypsy—3” fragrant flower clusters of plumes in late spring and early summer. 12”h $6.00—4.5” pot: The little truck P013 Astary Rose, A. x arendsii ß—Dark pink. 12”h P031 Black Sprite ß—Striking purple-black spidery raspberry pink floral tubes. 18–24”h P014 Taquetii, A. chinensis taquetii ß—Lilac shades in starbursts contrast dramatically with gray-green, $3.00—3.5” pot: means we’ll be narrow, dense plumes. Good cut flower, blooms silvery leaves. Will rebloom in late summer if you P045 M. bradburiana ß—Pinkish to whitish, purple- restocking this late summer. Tolerates dry conditions. 36”h shear them. 14”h spotted flowers. 12–24”h by 24” w plant on Saturday See also the NATIVE BEE BALM, page 52 morning. P046 Bellflower, Carpathian ß Campanula carpatica Blue Clips Excellent edging plant. Dainty flowers with long blooming season. ***** 8”h Í∏ ˝ ‰ $1.50—2.5” pot P047 Bellflower, Dalmatian Campanula portenschlagiana Resholt Variety Robust, mound-forming plant from the mountains of Croatia with upward facing star flowers. Although it likes to send runners out around the garden, it is worth growing and giving it room to roam, just for its vivid blue flowers. ***** 8–10”h ͉ $3.00—2.5” pot P048 Bellflower, Japanese ß Campanula punctata Cherry Bells Long red bells with white tips, strong upright habit. Vigorous and spreading. 24–30”h Í∏ $3.00—3.5” pot P049 Bellflower, Peachleaf Campanula persicifolia Outward-facing 1.5” bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue or white for over a month on slender stems in early summer. Mounding foliage. Durable. Fall-Blooming 36–40”h Í∏ ¥ $1.50—2.5” pot Anemone 12 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Garden Perennials Visa, MasterCard & Discover P050 Bellflower, Rock P067 Blazing Star, Earl’s Liatris squarrosa P079 Bowman’s Root Gillenia trifoliata Symphyandra zanzegur ß Shiny, leathery foliage with an abundance of flowers One-inch star-shaped white flowers with wine-colored Tiny delicate blue-lilac bells on wiry stems. Toothed June-September. Long blooming and moisture tolerant. stems float over the plant for an ethereal effect in the leaves. This bellflower relative from Armenia would 18–24”h by 8”w Í∏ ∫Ω˙ garden. Good cut flowers; moist soil. Does not like appreciate sharp drainage and a winter mulch. 8–10”h $3.00—2.5” pot being transplanted. Blooms early to mid-summer. Red ∏Ó Â Í∏ ‰ $2.00—2.5” pot See also the NATIVE BLAZING STAR, pages 52–43 fall color. Syn. Porteranthus. 24–36”h $3.00—2.5” pot ß ß P051 Bellflower, Serbian P068 Bleeding Heart, Everblooming P080 Brass Buttons Campanula poscharskyana Dicentra King of Hearts Leptinella squalida Platt’s Black Light lavender-blue, star-shaped flowers on trailing Outstanding rosy pink flowers. Lovely, fine-cut foliage A cute plant from New Zealand with bronze-black plants. Blooms summer. Drought resistant. Spreads by all summer. Compact habit stays neat all season. Cross Í∏Ó ˝ ‰ leaves like tiny ferns or feathers and dark button flow- underground runners. 4–8”h between the Japanese D. peregrina and an American ers. Darkest foliage in full sun. Use around stepping ∏Ó ‰¥ $1.50—2.5” pot species. Best in humus-rich soils. 9–18”h stones and as a groundcover. Prefers a rich acidic soil, Old-Fashioned See also the NATIVE BELLFLOWER, page 52 $10.00—1 gal. pot regular moisture, and occasional fertilizer. Í∏ ˝ ‰ Bleeding Heart P052 Betony, Big Stachys macrantha Bleeding Heart, Fringed Dicentra 1–2”h by 12”w $3.00—2.5” pot Wonderful wrinkled, hairy foliage in a lush mound and Prefers light soil. At home around rocks or ledges. Bugleweed Ajuga reptans erect, densely packed spikes of purple-rose flowers Dislikes hot, dry locations. Will slowly naturalize in Excellent shade-loving ground cover. Blue flowers in ∏¥ May–June. Wonderful cut flower and loved by bees. woodland areas. late spring and early summer. Large areas can actually Native to central Asia. 12–24”h Í∏ ¥Ω $5.00 each—bulbs and bareroots: be mowed or cut with a string trimmer to refresh the $1.50—2.5” pot P069 Aurora, D. formosa—Gray-green fern-like foliage foliage. Tolerant of poor soils but does prefer moisture. P053 Betony, Pink Cotton ß with white flowers. Blooms heavily in spring and 4–8”h ∏Óç˝ Stachys lavandulifolia then periodically throughout the summer. Good $5.00—4 plants in a pack: cut flower. 12–15”h Rose pink flowers emerge in summer from a spike of P083 Bronze ß P070 Luxuriant Red, D. eximia x formosa—Racemes of pinkish fuzzy cloud created by the buds. Gray-green P084 Burgundy Glow ß—Variegated foliage of red flowers from midspring to midsummer. ***** foliage. 6–12”h Í $2.00—2.5” pot burgundy, cream and green. 12”h by 18”w P085 Mahogany ß—Lush, black-burgundy leaves. P054 Birdsfoot Trefoil, Double Bleeding Heart, Old-Fashioned Lotus corniculatus Plenus P086 Bugloss Anchusa azurea Dropmore Blue Dicentra spectabilis Yes, it is related to the common weed, but this variety Gentian-blue forget-me-not blooms in mid to late sum- Each spring, long arching sprays are loaded with will not self-seed. Double yellow flowers, orange in mer. Looks great with any chartreuse foliage. Excellent dozens of heart-shaped flowers with drooping inner bud. Will form mats where planted. Tolerates foot for back of border. Easy to grow in well-drained or petals. Prefers compost-rich soil and part shade. traffic. 4–10”h ÍΩ˝‰¥ $3.00—2.5” pot sandy soil and tolerates some shade. Short-lived peren- Dormant in summer. ∏Ó¥ nial, best treated as a reseeding biennial. (Pronounced Bitter Root Lewisia Bulbs and bareroots, $2.50 each: “byou-gloss”—think “bugle.”) 48–60”h Í∏ Rockgarden succulents. ‰ P071 Pink—The classic Grandma used to grow. Root $1.50—2.5” pot $3.00—2.5” pot: grows a blooming size plant this spring; watch P087 Burnet, Menzies’ P055 Little Plum, L. x longipetala—Large intense rose- eager sprouts push up through the soil. ***** Sanguisorba menziesii purple flowers with an initial touch of orange on 24”h Vivid dark red finger-length catkin blooms and refined, short upright stems. Lance-like leaves in strong P072 White, D. spectabilis alba—Exquisite white feathery blue-gray foliage. 32”h Í $1.50—2.5” pot rosettes. Blooms May–June, reblooming in blossoms. ***** 24”h September. Easy to grow. 4”h Í $10.00—4.5” pot: P088 Bush Clover, Weeping $4.00—3.5” pot: P073 Valentine ß—Cherry-red hearts suspended from Lespedeza thunbergii Gibraltar P056 Siskiyou, L. cotyledon—Compact mix of pink to arching burgundy stems. Ferny foliage matures Spectacular, semi-woody bush with arching branches white flowers with spoon-shaped dark green from plum to gray-green. 24–30”h of fine leaves loaded with stunning deep lavender, leaves. Blooms throughout summer. Alpine that $14.00—1 gal. pot: orchid-like flowers in late summer. Great for cascading prefers light shade and good drainage. 12”h Í∏ P074 Gold Heart—Peach-colored stems with bright over a wall or mixed into a perennial border. Easy and super-cool. 72”h Í $9.00—1 quart pot Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia gold leaves and rich pink flowers. ***** 24–36”h Blooms summer and fall. Drought-tolerant and easy. Í∏ P075 Bleeding Heart, Yellow ß P089 Buttercup, Groundcover $1.50—2.5” pot: Pseudofumaria lutea Ranunculus repens Buttered Popcorn P057 Goldsturm, R. fulgida ß—Deep yellow flowers Charming tubular flowers like tiny, yellow fish darting Yellow flowers in spring with golden variegations on with soot-black cone. Performs well. Spreads. around the blue-green, delicate foliage. Interesting addi- deeply lobed leaves. Spreads aggressively by runners to ***** 24”h ∫¥ tion to the shade garden that looks good all season. fill an area fairly quickly. Can be mowed. Likes moist soil (wet feet) up to 1” of water, but fine in drier soil, $7.00—1 quart pot: Blooms until frost. Short-lived perennials, but tend to self-seed nicely. Lovely along rock walls and paths. Syn. too. Nice in containers. 4–6”h Í∏ ç ˝¥ P058 Herbstsonne, R. nitida—Bright yellow 5” single Corydalis lutea 12”h Í∏ ‰ $3.00—3.5” pot $5.00—3.5” pot flowers in fall. Spectacularly tall back of the bor- P090 Butterfly Bush der plant that does not need staking. 96”h ∫¥ Bluestar Amsonia Buddleia alternifolia Argentea Distinctive blue blooms in early summer. But the real See more BLACK-EYED SUSANS, pages 36 and 52 Blue-gray leaves with silver undersides. Long arching show comes in fall when the willow-like foliage turns stems of lilac flowers in June. Powerful butterfly attrac- P059 Blackberry Lily Iris domestica ß an electrifying golden yellow. Drought and deer toler- tant. Good tall color for back of the border. 48–72”h Í Sword-shaped leaves and speckled orange flowers in ant. Clump forming. Í∏∫¥ ∫Ω ¥ $7.00—1 quart pot August. When each bloom is done, it twists itself into $1.50—2.5” pot: a cute little spiral (if only daylilies would do that!). P076 Eastern Bluestar, A. tabernaemontana—Steel-blue P091 Cactus, Pineapple Clusters of shiny seeds look like blackberries. May self- flowers, June. Prune to shape after bloom. 24–48”h Coryphantha sulcata ◊ seed. Formerly Belamcanda chinensis. 36”h Í∏ ¥ Golden yellow blossoms form at the top of this round $1.50—2.5” pot $3.00—2.5” pot: P077 Threadleaf Bluestar, A. hubrichtii—Scores of little gem, giving it the look of its common name. Blanket Flower Gaillardia x grandiflora ͉ light blue, star-shaped flowers for almost a Clump forming. 4–6”h $8.00—1 quart pot Sun-loving, colorful daisies on mounding plants. month in early spring. 2011 Perennial Plant of the Blooms regardless of heat and drought. Requires good Year. 36”h drainage. Í∫ $1.50—2.5” pot: P060 Arizona Sun ß—Bicolor 3” blooms in brick and gold. 8–10”h P061 Burgundy—Wine-red flowers, best in full sun. 24–30”h $3.00—3.5” pot: P062 Mesa Yellow—Profuse, lemon yellow, 2 to 3” flowers. Dense branching habit. 18”h $6.00—4.5” pot: P063 Moxie, Commotion series ß—Bright yellow, fluted petals create a frilly ruff around a brilliant orange center. Blooms early summer to frost. 20”h by 24”w Blazing Star Liatris spicata Long flower spikes. Seeds eaten by birds. Best in groups. Drought tolerant, but loves water, too. Í∏ ∫Ω¥ Blackberry Lily 10 for $3.00—Bulbs and Bareroots: P064 Purple—24–36”h 7 for $3.00—Bulbs and Bareroots: P065 Floristan White—24–36”h 3 for $3.00—Bulbs and Bareroots: P066 Kobold—Violet blooms, compact. ***** 18–24”h www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 13 Garden Perennials P092 Cactus, Spiny Star P107 Cohosh, Black Actaea racemosa Coneflower continued Key Coryphantha vivipara Rosettes of green swirling foliage support tall cande- $9.00—4.5” pot: Í Full sun A mini-sphere covered with star-shaped arrays of white labra branching stems with pearl-like white buds that P134 Big Sky After Midnight—Dwarf with deep ∏ Part sun/part shade 0.5–1” spines and, when ready, 2” flowers in yellow, open to delicate flowers, attracting bees like crazy in magenta-purple flowers with a black-red cone on Ó Shade pink, magenta or purple. A small pincushion cactus late afternoon. Midwestern native. Syn. Cimicifuga. black stems. 12”h Ω from the the Great Plains of North Dakota. Clump ***** 60–84”h Í∏Ó ÂΩ∫¥ $7.00—1 quart pot P135 Big Sky Solar Flare ß—Flashy newcomer, like a ͉ Ω Good for bees forming. 5”h $4.00—2.5” pot fireworks display of 5 to 6” coral-to-red petals Cohosh, Black-Leaved ı and chocolate brown cones on dark stems. Stocky Bird food source P093 Campion, Moss Silene schafta Actaea Atropurpurea group plants. 24”h Ω ∫ Butterfly-friendly Clusters of tubular, deep magenta flowers with Deep black foliage with fragrant bottlebrush spires for P136 Hot Papaya ß—Fragrant blooms put on a real ˙ Hummingbird-friendly notched petals bloom July–September over moss-like back of border. Late summer bloom. Shorter in sunnier show in mid-June: each starts out as a pale clumps of lance-shaped leaves. This delicate-looking Í∏çΩ∫¥ locations. 40”h orange single and becomes a spicy red-orange ç plant is easy to grow in well-drained soil or rock Attractive foliage $12.00—4.5” pot: double flower with a papaya orange and hot pink gardens. 6–10”h ͉ $1.50—2.5” pot Ç Culinary P108 Brunette—Pink wands of flowers. halo in its pompom center. Like a tribble in a ´ Edible flowers P094 Campion, Sea P109 James Compton—Creamy white racemes. tutu! 24–36”h ˝ Ground cover Silene uniflora Druett’s Variegated $12.00—4.5” pot: Columbine Aquilegia  Medicinal Cushion of fragrant, puffy white flowers in early sum- P137 Flame Thrower ß—Blazing, narrow-petalled 3 Graceful, complex flowers with an origami-like struc- ˜ mer. Well-drained soil. Blue-green leaves edged in to 4” flowers are light orange-gold at the curved Minnesota native ture. Beautiful garden performers in a range of colors. creamy-white. 2–6”h by 12”w ͉ $2.00—2.5” pot back tips and deeper red-orange near the promi- ‰ Rock garden Airy foliage. Í∏∫˙ nent burnt amber cone. Sturdy well-branched P095 Candy Lily Iris x norrisii ß $1.50—2.5” pot: stalks. July–September. 30–36”h by 36”w Ω † Cold-sensitive: A mix of oranges, yellows, pinks, and purples, blooming P110 Alpine Blue, A. alpina ß—Low-growing with See also the NATIVE CONEFLOWERS, page 53 keep above 40°F July–September. Outstanding cross of the vesper iris large, deep blue flowers midsummer. From cen- ¥ Í Toxic to humans with the blackberry lily. 24–36”h $1.50—2.5” pot tral Europe. 18”h Coral Bells Heuchera ß Biedermeier Mix ß Saturday restock ß P111 , A. x hybrida —Semi-dwarf, Leaves form low dense mounds. Arching sprays of fra- P096 Canterbury Bells bushy classic columbine in bright colors. Our Campanula medium Cup & Saucer Mix grant flowers held well above foliage, late spring into cover plant this year. ***** 12”h summer. Mainly grown for the dramatic foliage. Red- Large showy blooms of pink, blue, purple, and white. Black Barlow ß P112 , A. vulgaris —Fully double, spur- flowered varieties are good for hummingbirds. A classic cottage garden plant, this biennial bellflower less, purple black flowers above fern-like mid- Í∏˝˙‰ forms a rosette of deep green foliage the first year, and green leaves. 28”h in the second year sends up multiple stems with 3” P113 Blue Star, A. caerulea ß—Large blue flowers with $1.50—2.5” pot: About those ß cup-shaped blooms. Native to southern Europe. long spurs. U.S. native. 24”h P138 Bressingham Mix, H. sanguineum —Green stars… Í∏ Ω leaves, pink or red flowers. Tolerates shade. 12”h 36–48”h $1.50—2.5” pot P114 Music Red and Gold—Lots of large red and gold Throughout, you will P139 Dale’s Strain, H. americana ß—Marbled leaf with long-spurred flowers. Rich colors. Blooms all notice plants that are Catmint Nepeta cream flowers. 16”h ç spring and early summer. ***** 18”h marked with five stars Gray-green foliage on tough, unfussy plants. Í∏ ß P140 Firefly, H. sanguineum ß—Vermillion red blooms. P115 Nana Alba, A. flabellata —Pure white flowers. (★★★★★). These plants 24”h ç $2.00—2.5” pot: ***** 8”h have been awarded five P141 Melting Fire, H. micrantha ß—Strong curled P097 Little Titch—Dense-packed, gray-green leaves P116 Nora Barlow, A. vulgaris ß—Double pompom, stars by Heger, Lonnee, foliage with intense purple-red color on mature form a low-growing mat. Small heads of rich blue spurless flowers in pale green and pink. ***** and Whitman in the leaves. The young leaves on a full grown plant are flowers bloom all summer long. 7–10”h ˝‰ 24–30”h 2011 edition of Growing bright blood red, creating an exciting hot center P098 Walker’s Low, N. x faassenii ß—Blue blossoms P117 Songbird Goldfinch, A. x hybrida ß—Lemon Perennials in Cold Climates in each plant. Clusters of very small white with gray-green foliage. One of the U of M’s yellow. ***** 30”h as one of the very best flowers on spikes in May–June. 15”h ç Tough and Terrific perennials. 2007 PPA Plant of P118 Songbird Mix, A. x hybrida ß—***** 24–30”h plants available on the P142 Palace Purple, H. micrantha ß—Mahogany the Year. ***** 24–30”h $3.00—3.5” pot: market. leaves, white flowers. Tolerates shade. 10”h ç Clementine Blue ß $3.00—3.5” pot: P119 , A. vulgaris —Double blues. P143 Regina—Silvered burgundy-bronze leaves, light ß P099 Blue Wonder, N. mussinii —Spectacular for the Blue-green foliage is attractive all season. pink flowers. 36”h ç front of the border. 6” blue flower spikes. Excellent as cut flowers. 18–24”h $3.00—3.5” pot: 12–14”h P120 Clementine Red, A. vulgaris ß—Upward-facing P144 Milky Way, H. sanguineum ◊ß—White- ◊ double spurless fuchsia-red flowers. Blue-green P100 Catmint, Lesser foliage is attractive all season. Excellent as cut splashed green leaves with lobed edges. Pink leaf Calamintha nepeta Montrose White flowers. 18–24”h backs and stems and striking dark red flowers. Turns variegated dark and lighter red in fall. White flowers on compact, clump-forming plants with $5.00—2.5” pot: small fragrant leaves. Catmints are easy-care, drought 10–15”h ç P121 Leprechaun Gold, A. vulgaris ß—Variegated and deer-resistant additions to the sunny garden, and P145 Plum Pudding, H. americana ß—Plum-colored gold, chartreuse, and dark green foliage with pollinators love them. 9–12”h ÍΩ $6.00—4.5” pot foliage is outstanding. Holds its color well, even purple flowers. Wonderful contrasted with dark Ω‰ in full shade. White flowers are striking on the P101 Chameleon Plant foliage plants. ***** 24–30”h dark plum stems. ***** 22”h ç Houttuynia cordata Chameleon $5.00—3.5” pot: P146 Red Expo, H. sanguineum ◊ß—White- Red, bronze, cream, yellow and green foliage is fun to P122 Tequila Sunrise, A. skinneri ◊ß—Copper-red splashed green leaves with sharp-lobed edges. design with. Spreads by rhizomes in moist soil. flowers above attractive foliage. 18–24”h Red flowers. 10–15”h ç We recommend planting in a container. $6.00—4.5” pot: P147 Snow Angel, H. sanguineum—Light green foliage Í∏ ˝ ç 6–12”h by 24–36”w $2.00—2.5” pot P123 Black Currant Ice, A. flabellata ◊—Plum- with light cream marbling. Pink flowers. 10–15”h P102 Chinese Lanterns ß purple and yellow dwarf. 6–8”h $8.00—4.5” pot: ß Physalis franchetii P124 Clementine Salmon Rose, A. vulgaris— P148 Miracle —Young foliage is chartreuse with a Spectacular double blossoms, aging from rosy heavy smattering of reddish purple in the center. Grown for the decorative orange husks around the salmon to lavender. Blue-green foliage is attrac- Later, leaves turn a dramatic brick red with a small fruit in fall. Lasts almost forever in dried tive all season. Excellent as cut flowers. 12–24”h bright chartreuse-gold edge. Silvered undersides arrangements. May spread aggressively. P125 Double Pleat Blackberry ◊ß—Fully double and pink flowers a bonus. Heat tolerant. 4–9”h ç 24–30”h Í∏ ¥ $1.50—2.5” pot dark violet blooms are edged in white. Doubles $10.00—4.5” pot: P103 Chocolate Flower Berlandiera lyrata like this are known as Granny’s Bonnets because P149 Caramel, H. villosa ß—Robust and vigorous. of the dense ruffles, or as “hose-in-hose” from Clumps of deeply lobed foliage bear soft yellow daisies Cream colored flowers over peach colored leaves. their resemblance to the fashion craze for double fragrant of sweet chocolate. Maturing seed capsules ***** 10–15”h ç stockings with turned back tops worn by turn into “green eyes.” Heat-lover that prefers dry soil. P150 Georgia Peach, H. villosa ß—Huge peachy Elizabethan men. Blooms in late spring for Best with minimal water once established. Winter orange leaves with a white overlay turn rose pur- weeks. 24” Í mulch. 12”h by18”w ͉ $3.00—2.5” pot ple in fall. Creamy white flowers. 12–16”h ç ß ◊ P126 Columbine, Dwarf Aquilegia ecalcarata P151 Lime Rickey —In spring, the foliage emerges a P104 Cinquefoil, Alpine glowing chartreuse that settles down to a ruffled, Adorable columbine blooms in dark purple; dainty, Potentilla verna Nana frosted lime green. Small, pure-white flowers also airy foliage. Small enough for troughs. appear in spring on 17” scapes. Contrasts won- Butter-yellow flowers and spicy-scented leaves on a 12–15”h Í∏ ∫˙‰ $6.00—4.5” pot rock garden classic. Spreads by runners. syn. P. neuman- derfully with dark foliage. 8”h ç niana 3–4”h by 12”w Í∏ ˝ ‰ $5.00—2.5” pot See also the NATIVE COLUMBINE, page 53 P152 Stainless Steel—New leaves are metallic plat- inum with maroon veins. Mature 3 to 4” leaves Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Columbine P105 Clematis, Bush Clematis integrifolia are more silver in sun, more pink-purple in Nodding blue blooms with four slightly twisted petals Large reflexed, daisy-like flowers summer to fall. shade, but generally look silver over pale green. and cream colored anthers, followed by silvery brown Tolerates hot, dry conditions. Dependable and showy Undersides are eggplant purple. In early summer seed heads. A smaller, non-climbing clematis that likes for border and for naturalizing. Good cut flower. Seeds creamy white bells bloom from pink buds on 18” Í∏∫´˙ to grow through low shrubbery or be supported by eaten by songbirds. wiry burgundy stems. 18”h by 20–24”w ç tomato cages. Mid-season bloom. ***** $1.50—2.5” pot: $12.00—4.5” pot: 24–36”h Í∏ ¥ $1.50—2.5” pot ß P127 Baby White —Dwarf form of ‘White Swan’. 12”h P153 Fire Chief—Bright wine-red foliage all season Cheyenne Spirit ß See more CLEMATIS, page 24, and P128 —You can have it all because long. Pink and white flowers on 18” dark red this one variety flowers in a rainbow of warm col- ç FREMONT’S LEATHER FLOWER, page 6 stems. Some rebloom. 9”h by 12–15”w ors: red-orange, yellow, magenta, even white. 24”h P154 Zipper ◊—Glossy, ruffled, amber-orange ß Ω P106 Clover, Red Feather P129 E. purpurea —Large pink blooms. 24–36”h leaves become golden amber in summer, remain- ß Ω Trifolium rubens ß P130 Magnus —Rosy-purple petals. 36”h ing so deeply crinkled and folded that the magen- P131 Primadonna Deep Rose ß—Dense clumps with Large silvery buds open to bright crimson candles. ta undersides of the leaves show around the large flowers. 34”h Ω Silvery, hairy leaves on this Eurasian native. A magnet edges. Holds color well. White flowers in early P132 Ruby Star ß—Intense carmine red. 36”h Ω for butterflies and hummingbirds in July and August. summer. 8”h P133 White Swan ß—Large creamy white blooms 12–24”h Í∏ ∫Ω˙ $2.00—2.5” pot with a coppery cone. 18–24”h Ω 14 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Daylily Definitions Spider: Long, narrow petals Tetraploid: Larger blooms on husky plants Garden Perennials Extended: Blooms into evening Reblooms: Blooms again after initial flush Early: Mid-season: Late: Daylilies Hemerocallis Í∏´Ç Late June/early July Late July Mid to late August Garden favorites; each bloom lasts one day. Very easy P188 Jubilee Pink ◊—Diamond dusted 5” pink P199 Pillar of Fire—Large red-orange flowers with All of the to grow and prolific. Vigorous but not invasive. flowers with lighter midrib and a yellow-green flash of yellow at the throat. Mid-season. 34”h daylilies listed P178 Amethyst Art—Gently ruffled edges on double- throat. Mid- to late-season. 28”h $4.00—bareroot $5.00—bareroot lavender flowers with pale yellow throats. Early- P189 Kindly Light—Midseason yellow-green spider. P200 Purple d’Oro—This miniature daylily has small as bareroot midseason. 18”h $5.00—bareroot 24–36”h $3.00—bareroot reddish-purple flowers with ruffled edges and yel- can be found P179 Attention Please ◊—Rounded, cream, 5” P190 Little Wine Cup ◊—Burgundy-red to lowish throats. Repeat blooms, typically from blooms with a slight pink blush and green throat. maroon, recurved, 2” bloom with yellow-green May through autumn. 24”h $3.00—bareroot on the Bulb Some rebloom. Midseason. 22”h $4.00—bareroot throat and a lighter midline on the petals. Slightly P201 Ralph Henry—Red-orange with a yellow throat, P180 Autumn Minaret ◊—Old-fashioned, cheerful- ruffled edges. Color best in light shade. Reliable. narrowing to a thin stripe down the middle of the & Bareroot looking, mildly fragrant, 5” trumpet flowers have Introduced in 1966. Re-blooming. Early. 20”h petal. Mid-season. 28”h $3.00—bareroot shelves just narrow, elegant petals and a brushed-on peach- $4.00—bareroot P202 Ruby Stella—Reblooming dwarf with 3” slightly rust halo and lighter midribs. It blooms late, P191 Mary Jane—Delicately scented, pale pink 6” fragrant, intense scarlet or wine-red flowers. Late west of starting in late July, and continues to bloom for flower with numerous buds on nicely balanced June bloom and then throughout the summer. about five weeks, until usually it’s the very last side stems. Mid-season. 26”h $3.00—bareroot 18”h $4.00—bareroot the Perennial daylily still blooming. Often the most asked P192 Mary Reed—Beautiful purple bi-tone with white P203 Salieri—Tetraploid with 5.5” almost-black blos- section. about daylily in a garden. 60–72”h mid-ribs and yellowish-green throat. Extended soms in mid-season. 26”h $3.00—bareroot $7.00—3.5” pot mid-summer blooms. 12–24”h $3.00—bareroot P204 Strawberry Candy—Strawberry pink blend with P181 Bela Lugosi—Large, 6” very dark deep purple P193 Mauna Loa—Fragrant 5” gold tangerine blend rose-red eye-zone and edge, and a golden green with a bright lime green throat. Strong tetraploid with crimped red wire edges, some rosy blush throat. 4.25” blooms. Early to mid-season with sturdy stem. Award-winner with sunfast col- and a light green throat. Early to mid-season. rebloomer. Tetraploid. ***** 26”h $4.00—bareroot or, blooms midseason. ***** 33”h 18–24”h $4.00—bareroot P205 Vienna ◊—Melon, double, 3” blooms with $5.00—bareroot P194 Miss Jessie ◊—Bi-color orchid-mauve and wine at the base of each petal that shows through P182 Bitsy—Cute, short. Early bloomer and rebloomer. pale yellow 6” blooms with a pale yellow throat. the dense pack of ruffles. Early-midseason. 23”h Yellow. ***** 16”h $3.00—bareroot Mid-season. 40”h $4.00—bareroot $4.00—bareroot P183 Catherine Woodbury—Orchid-pink, fragrant P195 Moonlit Masquerade—Creamy white 5.5” P206 Whistling Swan ◊—Pale cream to pale melon flowers July to August. 18–36”h $3.00—bareroot flowers with a dark purple eye and picotee edge. blends to a pale gold throat. Introduced in 1955. P184 English Muffin—Double flowers, slightly ruffled, Early to midseason bloom. Tetraploid. ***** 26”h Midseason. 32–36”h $3.00—bareroot in a lemon yellow to tangerine blend. Late. 34”h $4.00—bareroot P207 White Orchid—Light cream, almost white flow- $4.00—bareroot P196 Moses’ Fire ◊—Reblooming, ruffled, double, ers. Late season bloomer. 30”h $4.00—bareroot P185 Forsyth Yule Tide ◊—Fragrant, red, 6” flower 6” red flowers with a fine yellow edge. Midseason P208 Wild and Wonderful ◊—Unusual 8.5” spider Be sure to with a broad yellow to green throat. Well- bloom. 22”h $4.00—bareroot blooms whose narrow petals that twist and curl branched and reblooms. 40-45 buds. Midseason. P197 Night Beacon—Dark black-purple flowers with back are salmon pink with broad red chevron. plant your 31”h $4.00—bareroot chartreuse centers. Blooms early midseason. Large lime green throat. Flowers in July, then bareroot P186 Fragrant Returns ◊—Lemon-yellow, repeat- Reblooms. 24–36”h $3.00—bareroot reblooms. 36”h $5.00—bareroot blooming, fragrant 3.25” flowers hold up into the P198 Night Embers ◊—Reblooming 5” double P209 Wild Heart ◊—Deep red 5.5” flower with plum daylilies soon evening. 17–19”h $4.00—bareroot flowers with bunched dark cherry red petals overcast and a gold throat. Late blooming extends P187 Hall’s Pink ◊—Pale salmon-pink 4” flower outlined by a thin white line on the ruffled the daylily season. 24”h $3.00—bareroot after purchase. with a light rose halo and gold throat. Late mid- edges. Early-midseason. 24–36”h P210 Wild Ruffles—Striking wide frilly petals. season. 18–24”h $3.00—bareroot $4.00—bareroot Light honey tinted with pink blends. Mid to late season. 30”h $4.00—bareroot

Coreopsis Coreopsis Cranesbill, Meadow Geranium pratense P172 Daisy, Fleabane Erigeron aurantiacus ß Daisy-like flowers in summer. Finely cut foliage. Í∫Ω Great foliage all season, including nice fall color. Í∏ Mat-forming orange daisies from Turkestan. Nearly $1.50—2.5” pot: $2.00—2.5” pot: double 2” blooms with large yellow centers and short, Í P155 Early Sunrise, ß—Double flowers P164 Tiny Monster—Bright magenta nonstop blooms. fringe-like burnt-orange petals May–June. 12–18”h C. grandiflora ∫‰¥ through summer. ***** 24”h Vigorous growth. 12”h $1.50—2.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot: $12.00—4.5” pot: Daisy, Shasta Leucanthemum superbum P156 Sunfire, C. grandiflora ß—Golden yellow single P165 Sandrine ◊ß—French cultivar has 1.5–2” Classic cut flowers. May need winter protection. Í´ flowers with a burgundy ring. ***** 20”h magenta-purple flowers with a black eye and $1.50—2.5” pot: Plants veins from early summer to mid-fall. Spring $6.00—4.5” pot: P173 Alaska ß—Single, white with yellow centers. foliage is chartreuse. 12–18”h by 36”w P157 Cosmic Big Bang Evolution ß—Violet-red 24”h marked streaks and stripes radiate from the gold center $16.00—4.5” pot: P174 Crazy Daisy ß—Fluffy double white flowers. 30”h onto the white petals, especially in cooler weath- P166 Double Jewel ◊—Fluffy, double, saucer- P175 Snow Lady ß—Single, white with yellow with er. The 2 to 3” flowers will bloom from early shaped, white flower with whiskery pink-purple centers. 10”h summer into early fall and look great planted in flares from the center. Early to midsummer. Bred $2.00—2.5” pot: groups. 18–24”h in Holland. 10–15”h by 12–20”w P176 Sonnenschein—Pale lemon-yellow daisies with $6.00—1 quart pot: P167 Cranesbill, Rozanne golden-yellow centers measure 3–5” across. ß P158 Moonbeam, C. verticillata —Sparkling creamy- Geranium Rozanne Younger flowers are more yellow especially when Ω yellow flowers on lacy foliage. Blooms July to fall. given some afternoon shade, while mature Violet-blue 2.5” flowers with marbled green foliage 15–18”h flowers are creamy white. 30–36”h that turns deep red in fall. Famous for blooming P159 Zagreb, C. verticillata ß—Clear yellow flowers on throughout the summer. 2008 Perennial Plant of the bushy, slowly spreading plants. Dependable and P177 Daisy, Thread Petal Year. 12–18”h Í∏ $9.00—1 gal. pot are good easy; the hardiest coreopsis. It has five stars for a Inula orientalis Grandiflora reason! ***** 15”h See also the native WILD GERANIUM, page 53 Bold orange-yellow daisies whose lovely, wavy, shaggy, spidery petals are reminiscent of a Van Gogh painting. for bees See also the NATIVE COREOPSIS, page 53 P168 Creeping Hollygrape Mahonia repens Forms a dense clump of long, pointed leaves and stiff P160 Cranesbill, Alpine Evergreen mini-shrub with leathery blue-green foliage unbranched stems topped with bright flower heads. Geranium cinereum Splendens that looks like holly and turns purplish in winter. Deep Makes a good cut flower. 30”h Í∏ ‰ yellow flowers in spring and small clusters of 0.25” $3.00—2.5” pot Magenta flowers with a black center pop against a low dark bluish-purple sour edible berries in late summer. mat of gray-green leaves. Drought tolerant, rabbit Daylily see box, above Prefers humus-rich soil; protect from winter winds. resistant, and can take light foot traffic. 6”h Í∏ ˝ ‰ 12”h ∏Ó ˝ ‰ $8.00—1 quart pot Delphinium Delphinium $6.00—3.5” pot Colorful flower spikes rise above lobed leaves. ß P169 Culver’s Root, Blue P161 Cranesbill, Big-Foot Blooms from summer to fall. Taller varieties do best Geranium macrorrhizum Walter Ingwersen Veronicastrum sibericum with staking. Í∏¥ Glossy, broad, five-lobed light green leaves. Spreads by Blue-lilac flowers in late summer; great for cutting. $1.50—2.5” pot: Upright stems with leaves in whorls. 60”h Í∏ rhizomes. Soft pink flowers in spring. One of the U of P211 Blue Butterfly, D. chinensis ß—Shorter form. M’s Tough and Terrific perennials. ***** 12–15”h $2.50—2.5” pot Í∏Ó ˝ 14”h $3.00—3.5” pot See also the NATIVE CULVER’S ROOT, page 53 P212 Blue Mirror, D. grandiflorum ß—Navy blue Cranesbill, Bloody Geranium sanguineum P170 Cupid’s Dart Catananche caerulea flowers. 24”h P213 Blue Pygmy, D. grandiflorum—The shortest one, Cup-shaped flowers. Foliage turns vivid blood-red in Neat clumps of silver-green foliage. Excellent cut with gentian-blue flowers. 10”h ¥ fall. Heat and drought tolerant. 12”h Í∏ flowers, fresh or dried. Silvery lavender-blue flowers P214 Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom, D. x elatum with violet centers. 12–24”h Í∏ $1.50—2.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot: ß—Dusky pink spikes on first-year plants. ***** ß P162 Dwarf, G. sanguineum nanum —Pink to reddish P171 Daisy, Blue Kalimeris incisa Blue Star 36”h purple blooms. ***** ß Pale lavender-blue 1” daisies with yellow centers. P215 Magic Fountains Mix, D. x elatum —Seven $3.00—3.5” pot: Blooms in summer, reveling in the heat and humidity, separate shades of blue and white. 36”h ß P163 Striatum—Smothered in stunning light pink and can be encouraged to rebloom in fall if cut back. P216 Pacific Giant Astolat, D. x elatum —Pink flowers with fuchsia veining. ***** Lance-like 3 to 4” leaves form a compact mound. Easy shades. Astolat was home to Lancelot’s Elaine in ˙ and drought tolerant. May need a winter mulch. Arthurian mythology. ***** 60”h P217 Pacific Giant Black Knight, D. x elatum ß— Delphinium 12–18”h by 24”w Í∫Ω $2.00—2.5” pot Deep midnight violet. 48–60”h www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 15 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Garden Perennials Visa, MasterCard & Discover Delphinium continued from page 14 Foamy Bells x Heucherella Globe Flower continued Key $6.00—4.5” pot: A beautiful intergeneric cross between coral bells and $6.00—4.5” pot: Í Full sun P218 Pagan Purples ß—Double blooms in rich foamflower (Heuchera and Tiarella). Blooms spring P250 New Moon—Pale creamy-yellow flowers on a ∏ Part sun/part shade purples and blues on sturdy stalks. Better through summer with spikes of bell flowers. Neat vigorous grower. 24”h Ó Shade overwintering and more tolerant of heat and foliage similar to foamflower. Does well with hostas ß humidity than older varieties. ***** 60–72”h and ferns. Í∏Óç P251 Globe Thistle Echinops ritro Ω Good for bees P219 Royal Aspirations ß—Sturdy spire of deep sap- $12.00—4.5” pot: Flower are perfect spheres against dramatic leaves. ı Bird food source phire to navy blue semi-double blossoms with P234 Brass Lantern—Brassy gold and red maple- They’re not really thistles. Buds are silver, opening to contrasting white bee-like markings. Tolerates dark blue globes June–July. Dramatic, prickly leaves. ∫ Butterfly-friendly shaped leaves. Spikes of white flowers on dark Í our summer heat and humidity so you can get stems. Best color in light shade. 20”h 24–48”h $1.50—2.5” pot ˙ Hummingbird-friendly that English cottage garden look. Prune after its P235 Buttered Rum ◊ß—Glossy, caramel-bronze Goatsbeard Aruncus main June bloom for rebloom in September. leaves redden in the fall. Bred for its foliage, but ç Showy, very hardy and heat tolerant. A wonderful Attractive foliage Fertilize regularly. 40–70”h may produce some white flowers. 7”h shade garden plant. Í∏ÓΩ Ç Culinary P236 Solar Eclipse—In a word: Wow! Deeply scal- ´ See also the NATIVE LARKSPUR, page 54 $1.50—2.5” pot: Edible flowers loped, red-brown leaves bordered in electric lime ˝ P220 Dragonhead, Siberian green form a vigorous mound. 10”h P252 Dwarf, Noble Spirits, A. aethusifolius ß—Delicate Ground cover Dracocephalum ruyschianum Blue Dragon foliage. Panicles of tiny white flowers over dainty  Medicinal P237 Forget-Me-Nots ß foliage, blooms June–July. Good for troughs. 10”h ˜ Minnesota native Deep violet-blue snapdragon flowers cover a mound of Myosotis alpestris Victoria Blue rosemary-like foliage. Needs good drainage. Flowers $2.50—2.5” pot: ‰ Rock garden June–August. 16–24”h ͉ $1.50—2.5” pot Masses of little flowers bloom late spring and summer. P253 Child of Two Worlds, A. dioicus Zweiweltenkind Prefers moist soil. Reseeding biennial. 8”h Í∏ ◊—Airy 7” panicles of tiny, ivory white flow- † Cold-sensitive: P222 Fern, Hay-Scented ◊ $1.50—2.5” pot ers held above the foliage in June, a little later keep above 40°F Dennstaedtia punctilobula than the species. Looks good massed along a Foxglove, Common Digitalis purpurea ¥ Toxic to humans Fast to colonize, this lacy fern will fill large areas with shady path. Moist, fertile soil. 24–30”h Long spikes of tubular flowers heavily speckled inside. ß Saturday restock the scent of a new mown meadow. Native as nearby as Blooms in late spring and again in fall. Excellent for $3.00—3.5” pot: ∏Ó ˝¥ Wisconsin. 18–24”h $9.00—4” pot bees and hummingbirds. Leaves poisonous. Flowers P254 Goatsbeard ß—Tall background plant for wild P223 the first year. Needs winter mulch. Hardy biennial. borders. Slow to establish. Delicate lacy white Fern, Japanese Beech Í∏Ω˙Â¥ Thelypteris decursive-pinnata blooms May–June. 72”h $1.50—2.5” pot: Tufts of narrow, lance-shaped, feathery pale green Goldenrod Solidago ß fronds. Native to Japan, this fast growing fern is deer- P238 Camelot Lavender —40”h Í∏∫Ω¥ About those ß Brilliant, long-lasting fall color. resistant. syn. Phegopteris. 32”h Ó $6.00—4.5” pot P239 Camelot Rose —Deep rose pink flowers with stars… a burgundy interior. 40”h $5.00—3.5” pot: Throughout, you will Fern, Japanese Painted Athyrium P240 Silver Fox, D. purpurea heywoodii ◊ß—The P256 Golden Baby—Hybrid that makes a great cut notice plants that are felted silver rosette foliage gives this variety its flower. Forms a compact clump covered in dense Brings light and color into shady corners. Deer-resist- marked with five stars Í∏Ó name. The flowers open from cream-yellow buds golden plumes August through October. Not an ant. (★★★★★). These plants to a soft lavender-pink with just a touch of yellow aggressive spreader. 18–24”h $6.00—3.5” pot: have been awarded five and speckles. Looks good massed. Biennial to P224 Ghost ß—Cross of American and Japanese $6.00—4.5” pot: stars by Heger, Lonnee, short-lived perennial. 24–30”h painted ferns. Lovely silvery appearance. ***** P257 Fireworks, S. rugosa—Rated #1 in the goldenrod and Whitman in the 24–36”h ˝ $6.00—4.5” pot: trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Long arch- 2011 edition of Growing P225 Pictum, A. niponicum ß—The classic painted fern P241 Candy Mountain ß—Unusual, upward-facing ing spires of brilliant yellow tiny daisy flowers Perennials in Cold Climates with soft gray, red and green fronds. ***** foxglove. Fat spires of rose pink blooms on strong cascade in all directions above the compact as one of the very best 12–15”h ˝ stems. 36–56”h foliage. It doesn’t get mildew or rust, nor is it a plants available on the garden thug. Looks dramatic blooming in P226 Apple Court, A. niponicum—Almost metallic sil- P242 Foxglove, Pink market. ver and purple overlay on 20” gray-green fronds September with asters, grasses, and joe pye weed. is at its best in spring. Deep maroon midribs and Digitalis thapsis Spanish Peaks Use it in autumn bouquets. 36–48”h Spikes of raspberry rose flowers in early summer over a prominent crested tassels at the tips. 12–18”h See also the NATIVE GOLDENROD, page 53 ß trim mat of furry foliage. Thrives in a variety of soils. P227 Fern, Japanese Wood 12”h Í∏ ¥ $2.50—2.5” pot P258 Heather, Summer Calluna vulgaris Dryopteris erythrosora Brilliance P243 Foxglove, Straw Digitalis lutea White, pink, purple, or red flowers in late summer. Young fronds are copper red, slowly turning dark The tiny scale-like foliage also comes in a range of Narrow spikes of petite lemon yellow blooms. More green. Undersides of fronds bear conspicuous red sori colors. Requires well-drained, poor, acidic soil. reliably perennial than other foxgloves. 36”h Í∏ ¥ (spore cases). 24”h ∏Ó $6.00—4.5” pot 24–36”h Í∏ ¥ $6.00—3.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot See also the NATIVE FERNS, page 54 Helen’s Flower Helenium hybrida P244 Foxglove, Willow Leaf Flax, Blue Linum perenne Digitalis obscura Great late-season color on numerous small daisy-like Single blooms on wiry stems. Blooms late spring blooms with reflexed petals. One of the easiest of all Subshrub with flowers ranging from yellow through perennials. Nicknamed “sneezeweed” because the through summer. May be short-lived, but reseeds. orange and rust with red spots inside. Blooms late Í∏Â¥ dried leaves were once used to make snuff, not because spring through midsummer. From Spain. Cut back in it aggravates allergies. Í∏∫¥ $1.50—2.5” pot: March to assure vigorous new growth. 12–48”h Í¥ $2.00—2.5” pot: P228 Blue Flax—Feathery sprays of blue flowers all $1.50—2.5” pot P259 Sahin’s Early Flowerer summer. 18”h P245 Fumeroot, Ferny —Deep orange-red 3” daisies with dark brown and yellow cones devel- P229 Saphyr, L. perenne nanum ß—Dwarf and compact, Corydalis cheilanthifolia same big blue flowers. 8–10”h op cheerful orange and yellow streaks on the Dainty, fern-like leaves. Very early miniature yellow petals. Excellent cut flower, mid-summer. 30”h flowers. Leaves stay green in the garden long after the P230 Fleeceflower $6.00—4.5” pot: true ferns have died back. 10”h Í∏ ‰ Persicaria filiformis Painter’s Palette Ruby Tuesday ß $3.00—3.5” pot P260 —Compact, with burgundy-red Jointed stems with astilbe-like flowers. Colorful leaves. Gas Plant Dictamnus albus fluted petals widely spaced around a prominent 24”h Í∏ ç $3.00—3.5” pot center that matures from mahogany to gold. Star-shaped flowers on multiple spikes in early sum- July–September blooms. 18–24”h P231 Fleeceflower, Giant mer. Best cultivated in full sun and rich, well-drained Persicaria polymorpha soil. It resents being disturbed once established. Can See also the NATIVE HELEN’SFLOWER, page 54 Plumes of fluffy white blooms like giant astilbe or cause skin irritation; wear long pants, sleeves and Hellebore Helleborus goatsbeard in late May or early June through gloves when working around it. 24–36”h Í∏¥ Among the first flowers of spring. Blooms look like September, when it develops pinkish seed heads. Very $3.00—2.5” pot: wild roses. Very long-lived perennial in the right spot; slow to emerge in the spring, then takes off. Even P246 Pink perfect for moist, woodland areas. Leathery evergreen more magnificent and shrub-like in its second year. P247 White leaves. Needs rich soil and good drainage. ∏Ó¥ Drought tolerant and very hardy. 60”h by 60”w Í∏ $6.00—1 quart pot P248 Ginger, European Asarum europaeum $8.00—1 quart pot: Foamflower Tiarella A beautiful evergreen groundcover for moist, wood- P261 Hybrids, H. x hybridus—A range of colors includ- ing white, yellow, pink, green and purple. 18”h Tiny spring flowers, but most often grown for the land gardens. 2–3” leaves are leathery and glossy. Bell- attractive foliage. See also Foamy Bells. Í∏Ó˝ shaped greenish purple or brown flowers are hidden $12.00—4” pot: beneath foliage. Blooms in early spring. Prefers slightly P262 Banana Cream Pie, H. orientalis— Creamy yellow $1.50—2.5” pot: acid soil. 4”h ∏Ó ˝ ¥ $5.00—3.5” pot 3.5” flowers with pinkish-red spots. Plant where P232 Wherry’s Foamflower, T. wherryi—Clump-form- there’s no afternoon sun. 22”h by 44”w ing. Pink and white flowers. Fragrant. 10”h See also the NATIVE WILD GINGER, page 53 Foxglove $3.00—2.5” pot: Globe Flower Trollius Hen and Chicks Sempervivum P233 Heartleaf Foamflower, T. cordifolia—Mounding Truly the queen of the buttercup family, with strong Attractive rosettes tolerate hot, dry conditions. Grown ground cover with foamy, white flower stalks in stems requiring no staking. Spring blooms. Thrives in on rooftops in Europe, hence the other common name, Ω Í˝ ‰¥ early spring. Spreads by stolons. 6–12”h very moist conditions and poorly draining clay soils, house leeks. but will adapt to well-drained soil too. Í∏¥ $1.50—2.5” pot: ß PHOTOS NEEDED $1.50—2.5” pot: P263 Mix —Mixed varieties. 3–4”h for our web garden gallery and P249 Golden Queen, T. chinensis ß—Each stem is $3.00—2.5” pot: ∫ plant listings. Share yours! topped by large bright tangerine blossoms. 24”h P264 Mrs. Giuseppi, S. calcareum—One of the most interesting color and geometric patterns. Gray- Please send them to blue leaves have eye-catching maroon, triangular [email protected] tips. Each hen grows up to 4” wide with a flock of bright chicks. 3”h 16 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Garden Perennials

Hostas are shade-tolerant, but grow best with full morning sun in northern climates such as ours. See our website Hosta ∏Óç˝ for an article on growing hostas and about Hosta VirusX: www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/hosta-takeover Hosta descriptions include terms like rippled, P303 Empress Wu—One of the largest hostas P319 June—Blue green margin with gold cen- P334 Permafrost ◊—Color changes from wavy, cupped, pebbled, and corrugated. These makes a tremendous focal point. Huge, ter, thick substance and neat appear- blue green in the center with a wide, characteristics often do not show up until the thick, dark green, deeply veined leaves ance. This classic hosta is a long-time yellow margin to dark green with a plant is a few years old, so younger plants may form a massive upright clump. Pale red- member on the Top Ten hosta popularity creamy white margin. Sharp contrast not express them at the time of purchase. dish violet flowers. 48”h by 60”w poll. Color will vary depending on light. that makes you look twice. Good sub- P287 Abiqua Drinking Gourd—The unusual $22.00—2 gal. pot ***** 14”h by 32”w $6.00—4” pot stance. Pale lavender flowers. ◊ ◊ feature of this large hosta is the deep P304 Extasy —Creamy white 3” by 6” P320 June Fever —Bright gold in center 14”h by 36”w $15.00—4” pot ◊ cupped leaves, which are a dark blue leaves with a green margin. Center of with dark green margin. Good sub- P335 Popcorn —Rounded yellow leaves with a gray underside. White flowers on leaves changes to white in summer. stance. Pale lavender flowers. Makes a with a nice blue border. By midsummer, 22” scapes appear in mid-summer. Sharp contrast, neat appearance. great edging plant, brightening up a the yellow fades to cream and with Extraordinary! ***** 16”h by 24–36”w 10”h by 17”w $7.00—2.5” pot dark corner. 16”h by 30”w maturity the leaves develop wonderful $8.00—4” pot P305 Fandango ◊—Medium green, slightly $8.00—4” pot cupping. Pale lavender flowers. P288 Allegan Fog ◊—Upright dark green rippled, 7” by 6” leaves with rare serrat- P321 Justine—Bright gold in the center with 12”h by 25”w $6.00—2.5” pot slightly rippled leaves with a green- ed edges. Slightly shiny, moderately a narrow, dark green margin. Very thick P336 Praying Hands—Leaves are 7” long and white misty center. 13”h cupped, wavy, nearly round and some- substance. Pale lavender flowers. 2” wide with a narrow white margin. $5.00—2.5” pot what corrugated. 18–28”h by 34”w 12”h by 30”w $15.00—4” pot Cupped lengthwise and wavy: a most ◊ P289 Andrew—Thick twisted leaves have a $6.00—2.5” pot P322 Lakeside Baby Face —Medium to unusual hosta. 2011 Hosta of the Year. ◊ white center with a medium blue green P306 Fire Island —Vibrant bright yellow dark green, slightly wavy 3” by 2.5” 16”h by 30”w $8.00—4” pot ◊ margin and a narrow green pattern foliage in spring changes to greenish leaves with a quarter-inch creamy P337 Rainbows End —Very thick, rub- between the blue and white areas. Large. yellow in summer. The stems are red yellow to white margin. Dense mound. bery, yellow-centered dark green leaves ‰ Variegated sport of ‘Blue Mammoth’. with some of the red coming up into the 8”h by 24”w $9.00—4” pot with a lighter central flare. The bright 21”h by 32”w $6.00—2.5” pot leaf. Grow this one in the shade, as too P323 Lemon Zest ◊—Narrow, wavy, yellow becomes white by summer. Large P290 Ann Kulpa ◊—Creamy white, with a much sun fades it. 14”h by 34”w smooth 5” by 2.5” yellow-green leaves. lavender flowers open in late summer dark emerald green margin. Leaves are $8.00—4” pot Pale purple flowers. Cute as can be. 6”h on red scapes. Great in the front of the ◊ slightly rippled and slightly shiny. P307 Fluted Fountain —Medium green by 16”w $12.00—4” pot border. 11”h by 21”w $8.00—2.5” pot ◊ Rounded base. Stems are white with upright plant with leaves that arch out P324 Lemontini—Compact mound of bright P338 Regal Twist —Twisted, sword-like green stripes. 21”h $4.00—2.5” pot giving it an elegant, stately appearance. gold foliage. Emerges chartreuse. bluish-green leaves are set off with P291 August Lily, H. plantaginea—Shiny light 27”h by 46”w $7.00—2.5” pot Slightly shiny, smooth texture; wavy creamy white variegation and tinges of green leaves with trumpet-shaped, white P308 Fragrant Blue—Small. Fragrant and with average substance. Purple flowers. powder blue. Lavender flowers in early ‰ flowers through August. One of the most blue—what else is there to say? Frosty 7”h by 18”w $9.00—4” pot summer. 12”h by 18”w $12.00—3” pot ◊ dramatic and fragrant flowers, and we blue foliage cools the garden. Thick sub- P325 Liberty—A sport of ‘Sagae’ with wide, P339 Roberta —Medium blue green really mean fragrant! 18”h by 24”w ˙ stance. White flowers. Blue hostas will irregular yellow margins that lighten to leaves with golden yellow margins. ‰ $4.00—2.5” pot take the most shade. 6–9”h creamy white. Leaves have heavy sub- Slightly rippled, lightly wavy and moder- P292 Aureo Marginata, H. montana ◊— $8.00—4” pot stance, providing great slug resistance. ately corrugated. Newer plant, not often ◊ Classic dark green hosta whose dark P309 Frosted Jade —Dark jade green, Lavender flowers. Striking specimen, a found. 18”h by 25”w $6.00—2.5” pot ◊ green undulating leaves with a yellow slightly undulating leaves with creamy real focal point. Award winner and P340 Smash Hit —Eye-catching bright margin create a waterfall effect. white margin. Can get large. 28”h by American Hosta Growers 2012 Hosta of gold center with a 1” dark green margin. 27”h by 48”w $4.00—2.5” pot 36”w $5.00—2.5” pot the Year. 26”h by 40”w $8.00—2.5” pot Thick substance. Pale lavender flowers on ◊ ◊ P293 Big Daddy ◊—Imposing background P310 Frozen Margarita —Greenish yel- P326 Little Jay —Mini with slightly rip- 24” scapes. Sport of ‘Orange Marmalade’. plant with a rich blue green color, heavy low, shiny leaves with a pure white mar- pled creamy white leaves with a medi- 14”h by 30”w $18.00—4” pot ◊ corrugation and thick substance. Near gin and a rounded base. Color invites um green margin. One of the few hostas P341 Spilt Milk —Slightly blue-green white flowers. 36”h by 49”w you to take a closer look, so use as a that politely spreads due to its horizon- leaves with a unique white netting that $8.00—4” pot specimen plant. Fragrant. 18”h by 40”w tal, underground stem that sends out makes the foliage appear to have milk ‰ P294 Black Jack ◊—Bluish color early, $8.00—2.5” pot roots. 4”h by 7”w $6.00—2.5” pot spilled all over it. 20”h by 36”w ◊ ◊ changing to dark, almost black green by P311 Gentle Giant —Blue-green, corru- P327 Margie’s Angel —Gold center with $6.00—2.5” pot early summer. Heavily corrugated, gated, cupped and twisted leaves of dark green margin and tremendous sub- P342 Sum and Substance—The name says it unruly, thick substance. White flowers. good substance. Lavender flowers on stance. Truly one that will catch every- all. Very large chartreuse leathery leaves. 29”h by 72”w $12.00—4” pot 48” scapes create a stunning upright one’s attention. 15”h by 30”w Gold in summer. 60” flower scapes add P295 Blue Lollipop ◊—Medium blue- specimen plant. 42”h by 65”w $15.00—4” pot to the show. ***** 36”h $6.00—4” pot ◊ ◊ green, glaucous 5” by 3” leaves are $12.00—4” pot P328 Midnight at the Oasis —Thick, P343 Summer Breeze —Green 8.5” by lightly cupped and broader at the base. P312 Gitchigumi—Large, shiny, round blue white-centered leaves are surrounded by 6.5” leaves with a 1.5” wide gold mar- Short stems keep this a compact cutie. leaves are held horizontally and are a dark green border. The white center gin. Fabulous color. Excellent grower. 4”h by 14”w $4.00—2.5” pot slightly seersuckered. The whitish leaf develops flecks. 14”h by 22”w 22”h by 50”w $8.00—4” pot ◊ P296 Blue Mouse Ears—Cute little hosta backs look like white caps on the lake $6.00—2.5” pot P344 Sweet Innocence —Thick, ◊ with small, round, gray-green leaves when the wind blows. Huge white-bell P329 Mississippi Delta —Potentially smooth, rounded, apple green leaves with an incredibly thick substance. shaped flowers. Large. 28”h huge with intense blue-green to dark with a very wide yellow to creamy mar- Looks like velvety little ears! ***** 8”h $8.00—2.5” pot green leaves that are thick and nearly gin. Near white fragrant flowers. This by 19”w ‰ $6.00—4” pot P313 Great Expectations—Thick, puckered round with a slightly wavy margin. classic hosta has a soothing, tranquil P297 Cameo—Tiny round green leaves edged leaves with wide, irregular, blue-green Upright. Created by a hybridizer known feel. 15”h by 36”w $6.00—2.5” pot ◊ with a creamy white margin. Mini margins. Creamy yellow to white cen- for her high standards. 32”h by 56”w P345 Teeny Weeny Bikini —Itsy, bitsy hostas like this do very well in troughs ters with green feathering towards the $6.00—2.5” pot 2” by 2” pale yellow leaves with and rock gardens. Variegated sport of center. White flowers. 24”h by 50”w P330 Nancy—Brilliant yellow color in the medium green margins are slightly ‘Baby Bunting’. 4”h by 12”w ‰ $6.00—4” pot spring. Wavy, heart-shaped leaves are shiny and have a tapered base. Makes a ◊ $5.00—2.5” pot P314 Hideout —Moderately twisted, shiny, slightly cupped and of heavy sub- tiny mound suitable for a trough or con- P298 Cherish—Round leaves with a streaky slightly rippled, softly shiny, lance- stance. Lavender flowers. Small-medi- tainer garden. 4”h by 7”w yellow center that fades to creamy white shaped, pure white leaves with a tapered um. 6–10”h $5.00—2.5” pot $5.00—2.5” pot base and a dark green margin. Cute P331 Orange Marmalade—Puckered leaves P346 The King ◊—Bluish green 10” by 7” by midsummer. Tiny purple bell shaped ‰ flowers. Perfect for the small garden. edger. 5”h by 11”w $7.00—2.5” pot of moderate substance emerge yellow leaves with a gold to creamy white margin ◊ Mini. Variegated sport of ‘Baby P315 Holy Mouse Ears —Creamy white, with yellow-orange tint and a blue-green that feathers in to the center. Slightly rip- Bunting’. 6”h by 12”w $5.00—2.5” pot lightly cupped, almost round, 2” by 2” margin. Center lightens to near-white pled, moderately corrugated, good sub- P299 City Lights ◊—Brilliant gold with leaves with a glaucous blue-green mar- later in the season. Light lavender flow- stance. 20”h by 50”w $18.00—4” pot ‰ ◊ thick substance lights up the shady gar- gin. Great in a trough. 6”h by 16”w ers. 20”h by 45”w $9.00—4” pot P347 Twirlatini —Attractively wavy, den spot. 27”h by 55”w $8.00—4” pot $7.00—2.5” pot P332 Pandora’s Box—Adorable pocket-sized bluish green foliage. Makes a good edg- ◊ Curly Fries ◊ P316 Imp —Mini with dark green, slight- hosta with 2” leaves that have blue- ing plant. Good substance. P300 —Bright gold with very ‰ narrow, heavily rippled leaves and pur- ly rippled, lance-shaped leaves with a green margins, white centers and green 8”h by 20”w $9.00—4” pot ◊ ple flowers. An impressive container tapered base and a creamy white mar- jutting towards the center. Purple P348 Waiting in Vein —Incredibly plant. 11”h by 20”w ‰ $9.00—4” pot gin. Great for a trough or container. 3”h flowers. A sport of ‘Baby Bunting’. bright gold, deeply veined (hence the by 7”w ‰ $5.00—2.5” pot 6”h by 12”w ‰ $5.00—2.5” pot P301 Designer Genes ◊—Bright gold name) and with a somewhat rippled P317 Itty Gold ◊ P333 Parhelion leaves with crimson red stems and red —Medium gold, brightest —A sport of ‘Sum and edge. Good substance. Pale bluish laven- scapes makes for a sharp contrast. in spring. The low, dense mound is cor- Substance’. Huge, rounded leaves are der flowers on 36” scapes. 17”h by 51”w Medium to fast grower. 12”h by 30”w rugated, cupped, and rounded at maturi- light green to yellow with narrow, cream $9.00—4” pot ‰ ◊ $9.00—4” pot ty. 3”h by 19”w $12.00—4” pot margins. Excellent grower, stunning P349 Woodland Elf —Medium green ◊ specimen. Lavender flowers. P302 Dream Queen ◊ P318 Ivory Tower —Bright gold, wavy 2.25” by 1.5” leaves with a narrow —Blue-green, broad, 32”h by 50”w $6.00—2.5” pot heavily corrugated leaves with a yellow and moderately corrugated leaves with white margin. Slightly wavy and cupped. center that ages to creamy white. Good good substance. Near white flowers. Becomes a compact mound perfect for substance. A sport of ‘Great Forms a large vase-shaped mound that edging or a trough plant. 5”h by 15”w Expectations.’ 24”h by 50”w makes a good specimen or background $12.00—4” pot ◊ $9.00—4” pot plant. Semi-upright. 28”h by 55”w P350 World Cup —Bright gold, cupped, $12.00—4” pot wavy, corrugated, oval leaves with good substance. Upright. 23”h by 43”w $15.00—4” pot www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 17 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Garden Perennials Visa, MasterCard & Discover Hen and Chicks continued from page 15 Hosta see page 16 Iris, Siberian continued $3.00—2.5” pot (continued): Hummingbird Mint Agastache $6.00—4.5” pot (continued): P265 Oddity, S. tectorum—Unusual rolled, bright green leaves in P367 Sparkling Rose ◊—Soft rosy-lilac falls with a blue flush As the name says, these mint relatives attract hummingbirds. a tight rosette. 3–6”h and a dark violet veined yellow and white signal to each Also goldfinches, bees, and butterflies. Requires good drainage, P266 Twilight Blues—Large olive-green shaded lavender leaves petal. Early summer. 28–32”h particularly in winter. Don’t cut back fully until spring so that with purple tips. 3–6”h P368 Welcome Return ß—Velvet deep purple. Reblooms. 24”h the crown can’t collect water. Licorice-scented and deer resist- $4.00—3.5” pot: ant. Í∏∫Ω˙ $9.00—4.5” pot: ◊ P267A Cobweb, S. arachnoideum—Looks like a spider web with $1.50—2.5” pot: P369 Concord Crush —Double with layers of 12–15 blue- its fine silvery hairs joining the tips of each leaf. 8”h violet slightly ruffled petals. A white and yellow signal with P351 Blue Fortune, A. rugosa x A. foeniculum ß—One of the dark blue veins is almost hidden by the petals. Blooms in $5.00—2.5” pot: earliest varieties. Long bloomer with lavender-blue, June with a strong repeat bloom about two weeks later. P267B El Toro ◊—Reddish brown to red-purple 7 to 9” bottlebrush flowers on upright stems, mid-summer to fall. Tetraploid. 39”h rosettes. 4–6”h 36–48”h P370 Contrast in Styles ◊—Plum purple standards and P352 Heather Queen, Texas Hummingbird Mint, A. cana ß— $6.00—4.5” pot: semi-flaring violet falls with yellow and white signals and Sweet-minty foliage and brilliant purplish-rose flower P268 Royal Ruby—Ruby red foliage with smooth waxy leaves. purple veins. Light blue-purple styles. Late June. 26–34”h Holds color all season. 3–4”h masses late in summer when few perennials are in bloom. Loves heat and is drought tolerant. 30”h P371 Iris, Variegated Iris pallida Argentea $10.00—6 plants in a pack: $3.00—2.5” pot: P269 Cobweb Buttons, S. arachnoideum ß—Pale-green rosettes Lavender flowers early summer. Striking green and white striped Í∏ ç ¥ look like a spider has covered the tips with silky, gray P353 Coronado Red, A. aurantiaca—Spikes of cheery orange sword-leaves throughout the season. 24”h threads. Pink starry flowers on 4” spikes in summer. 1–3”h tubular flowers from midsummer to frost. Silvery leaves $10.00—4.5” pot make a nice contrast and are intensely aromatic. A tough See also the NATIVE IRIS, page 54 P270 Hen and Chicks, Chinese Orostachys iwarenge plant for hot, moderately dry areas with well-drained soil. Curious 6” cones rise from a mat of miniature peach-blue-gray 15–24”h Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium rosettes. When the cones flower with tiny pink-white blossoms $6.00—4.5” pot: Fernlike leaves with up to 20 neatly arranged “rungs” and an in fall, the mother plant fades away leaving numerous tiny P354 Bolero, A. cana x A. barberi ß—Deep bronzy foliage con- abundance of silky, cup-shaped flowers in any reasonably well- Í∏Ó plantlets on short thin “apron strings.” Greenish-yellow flowers trasts dramatically with the rosy purple flowers. Long drained, humus-rich soil. follow in August–September. Recently discovered in China. bloomer. 16”h $1.50—2.5” pot: May want some winter mulch. Also called Dunce Cap. 3–6”h Í ß See also the ANNUAL HUMMINGBIRD MINT, page 39, and the P372 Blue Master, P. foliosissimum —Long-blooming. $3.00—2.5” pot NATIVE HYSSOPS, page 54 Considered the best overall with 1” blue flowers with P271 Hen and Chicks, Mini Jovibarba hirta ß orange stamens. 30”h Ice Plant, Hardy Delosperma P373 Blue Pearl, P. c a e r u l e u m ß—Bright blue flowers. Prefers Among the tiniest of the Hen and Chicks. Ideal for dish garden, Low-growing ground cover from South Africa. Drought tolerant moist, cool conditions. 24–30”h trough, bonsai accent, crevice garden, model railroads. The and deer resistant. Protect from winter wetness. Í˝ ‰ “chicks” detach and form rollers to move across the garden. $6.00—4.5” pot: Needs a well-drained site. 1–2”h Í $2.00—2.5” pot $3.00—2.5” pot: P374 Apricot Delight, P. caeruleum—Rare pastel apricot. Very P355 Fire Spinner—Cheery orange and magenta daisies cover shade tolerant. Heron’s Bill Erodium their mat of succulent foliage like something you’d find $10.00—4.5” pot: Appreciates sharply drained, neutral or alkaline soil. Í under the sea on a coral reef. Blooms abundantly in late P375 Bressingham Purple, P. yezoense—Deep purple-tinged foliage spring and then throughout the summer. 2–3”h by $2.50—2.5” pot: showcases deep blue flowers. Needs cool, moist, light shade. 24–36”w P272 Heron’s Bill, E. x manescavii—Dainty, rich magenta-purple, Foliage color most intense in spring and fall. 15”h ç cranesbill-like flowers from the Pyrenees with ferny, $6.00—4.5” pot: ß feathery foliage. Blooms June–September, later than its P356 Ice Plant, D. nubigenum—Succulent, bright yellow-green P376 Jupiter’s Beard Centranthus ruber cranesbill cousins. 12–18”h ‰ foliage that turns reddish in the fall, with single yellow ray Clusters of small red flower blossoms. Tolerates poor soil. 30”h Í∏Ó $1.50—2.5” pot $10.00—1 gal. pot: flowers in May. Requires sandy soils and a hot sunny P273 Natasha, E. x kolbianum ◊—Purple lines and blotches location. 4”h P377 Lady’s Mantle Alchemilla mollis Thriller ß mark pale pink flowers held on slender stems above a silver- Iris, Bearded Iris germanica Attractive edging ground cover or accent plant. Large silver- green mound of ferny foliage. This tiny cousin of cranesbill Easy to grow, with May–June blooms. Clump-formers, best in green rounded leaves that are scalloped and serrated hold tiny stays in bloom for most of the gardening season. 6–11”h ‰ groups. Cultivate iris shallowly. The top of the rhizome should drops of water like little jewels. Clusters of tiny greenish-yellow Hibiscus Hibiscus moscheutos be exposed, so clean soil off them in April to let the sun hit the star flowers in July. A staple of English gardens. ***** 18”h rhizome. Highly drought tolerant; well-drained soil. Should be Í∏Ó ç˝Â‰ $1.50—2.5” pot Dinner plate blooms. Breaks dormancy very late; mark the spot Í¥ so you don’t dig it up by mistake. Remarkably easy to grow and lifted and divided every few years. P378 Lady’s Tresses, Fragrant fast blooming, giving months of breathtaking pleasure. Í´Â $4.00—3” plug: Spiranthes cernua odorata P357 Batik—Large royal purple flowers splattered and streaked $1.50—2.5” pot: Porcelain white 12” spires of small, sweetly scented flowers over with white flecks. Very striking. 35”h P274 Disco Belle Mix ß—Red, pink or white. 25”h 3-4” foliage on this North American native orchid. Long-lasting P358 Immortality—White with yellow beards. Blooms spring P275 Pink Clouds—Intense deep-pink flowers. Robust and cut flower. Damp, compost-rich soils preferred. 12”h Í∏ and repeats in fall. 36”h blooms over a long period. Maple-shaped leaves. 48–60”h $4.00—2.5” pot P359 Stairway to Heaven—Near white standards and round $6.00—1 quart pot: flaring medium blue falls. Wonderful wave-like ruffles. Lamb’s Ear Stachys byzantina P276 Luna Red ß—Dramatic 7–8” red flowers bloom late May–June bloom. ***** 39”h Silvery fuzzy leaves, purple flowers. Great for a “touching” gar- summer to fall; heat and drought tolerant once established. $10.00—4.5” pot: den. Children love this plant. Í∏ç˝ Featured on our January postcard this year. 24–36”h Rosalie Figge ◊ P277 Pink Swirl ß—Huge, 8” blooms swirl open to reveal brush P360 —Rebloomer with ruffled, fragrant, blue- $1.50—2.5” pot: strokes of pink, rose and cranberry on bright white petals. violet flowers. After the first mid-season bloom, cut the P379 Fuzzy Wuzzy ß—Grown for its silver gray, soft, furry 24–30”h flowering stems to the ground and fertilize to encourage a leaves. Good edging plant. 15”h second show. 30–39”h Hollyhock Alcea $3.00—3.5” pot: P361 Iris, Crested Iris cristata P380 Helene von Stein—Taller with huge wooly leaves. 30”h Old-fashioned, towering spires of blossoms like ruffled petticoats P381 Silver Carpet—Non-flowering, groundcover form. evoke memories of “Grandma’s garden.” Most are biennial, but Sweet pale blue and yellow. Low-growing, early-blooming wood- Í∏Ó Ω¥ Intensely silver. 12”h reseed for perennial effect. Í´˙ land iris. 3–8”h $3.00—2.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot: P362 Iris, Dwarf Bearded Iris pumila What Again Lamium Lamium maculatum P278 Chater’s Double Mix, A. rosea ß—72”h Charming, long-lived, low-growing perennials. April–May A great ground cover that adapts to dry shade. Most varieties P279 Chater’s Royal Purple, A. rosea ß—Large 3–5” deep pur- bloom. Light lavender-blue standards and apricot-yellow falls, have silver and white leaves with white margins. Blooms in the ple fully double ruffled blooms. Blooms first year if planted accented with icy blue beards. Reblooms. 10–12”h Í∏ ¥ spring. 6–8”h Í∏ÓΩç ˝ early. 60–72”h $4.00—3” plug $3.00—2.5” pot: ß P280 Fig Leaf, A. ficifolia —Single blooms in light pink to rose P382 Golden Anniversary ◊—Tricolor foliage for the shade ∫Ω P363 Iris, Dwarf Wild Iris setosa canadensis to fuchsia. Perennial. 96”h garden. Dark green leaves with white stripes down the ß P281 Indian Spring, A. rosea —Old-fashioned singles. in rose, Purple flowers accented with rich dark veins. Native to north- middle are edged in golden yellow. Pink-lavender flowers. pink and white. 60”h ∫Ω eastern U.S. and Canada. Summer bloomtime, prefers moist soil. $4.00—4 plants in a pack: P282 Peaches ’n’ Dreams, A. ficifolia ß—Enormous flowers Syn. Iris setosa nana. 12–15”h ͉¥ $3.00—2.5” pot P383 Beacon Silver—Pink flowers. Foliage is almost entirely change color with age, two tones at once, from peachy- P364 Iris, Japanese Iris ensata Variegata yellow to raspberry pink. The most cold tolerant of the silver-white with a green edge. Pink Pewter doubles. Perennial. 48–72”h Huge flat blooms. Native to Japanese and Siberian pond edges, but P384 —Light pink flowers. Red Nancy ß P283 Powderpuffs, A. rosea ß—Double pastel flowers. 48”h will do well if watered regularly. Large purple flowers with green P385 —Silver-white leaves with a green edge, and cream leaves. 28”h Í∏ ç¥ rose-pink flowers. ***** $2.50—2.5” pot: $3.00 each Bulbs and Bareroots P386 White Nancy—White flowers. P284 Russian Hollyhock, A. rugosa—Radiant light yellow. Single $5.00—3.5” pot: blooms May to September. Perennial. 48–84”h ∫Ω Iris, Siberian Iris sibirica Blooms after the bearded iris, extending the iris season. P387 Aureum—Enchanting rose-purple flowers, but the real $3.00—3.5” pot: Graceful, sword-like foliage. Does well in most kinds of soil, show-stopper is the glow of its chartreuse and silver varie- P285 The Watchman, A. rosea nigra ß—Blackish maroon single though native to moist areas. Excellent border plant. Í∏¥ gated leaves. Stunning in any shady spot. flowers. 72”h ∫Ω $6.00—4.5” pot: Ligularia Ligularia P286 Hollyhock, French ß P365 Butter and Sugar—Bright butter-yellow falls between neat Dramatic foliage with golden-yellow daisy-like flowers on sturdy Malva sylvestris Zebrina white standards. Reblooms. Large field-grown clumps. spikes July–August. Needs consistent moisture. Great with A vintage perennial grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. 28”h astilbes and ferns. Deer resistant. ∏Ó P366 Golden Edge ◊—Ruffled open 4” flowers with violet-blue Considered biennial to short-lived perennial, but can be treated $1.50—2.5” pot: as reseeding annuals. Drought tolerant. White with purple falls outlined with narrow bright gold edges. White and yellow P388 Japanese, L. japonica—Tropical-looking, glossy foliage is veining. 48”h Í $3.00—3.5” pot signal with dark purple veins at the base of each petal. Slightly lighter blue-purple styles. Early summer. Tetraploid. 26–30”h extra-finely cut. 48” flower spikes in early summer. Deer resistant. 36”h 18 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

NOTE: Lilies sold as bulbs can be found in Bulbs & Bareroots along the west (left) side of the Perennial section Lilies Lilium ∫ Lilies make a bold statement in the garden. Most lilies prefer to be planted with their “heads in the sun, feet in the shade” in well-drained soil. They show off best in your garden planted in groups of three to five. If you plant several groups with different blooming times, you can lengthen the season. Lilies are also good nectar plants for butterflies and moths.

Note: While lilies are nontoxic for humans, they are extremely poisonous to cats. ¥

Unbeatable midsummer color; these bulbs increase year after year. They benefit from being divided Asiatic Lilies 긺 when their stems are crowded (more lilies to share!). Bloom at the end of June into July.

$7.00 for 1 in Bulbs and Bareroots: $9.00 for 3 in Bulbs and Bareroot (cont’d): $9.00 for 3 in Bulbs and Bareroot (cont’d): P397 Eurydice—Recurved raspberry-rose flowers with tiny P402 Elodie—Gorgeous double pink with burgundy spots. Five P407 Netty’s Pride ◊—Minnesota bred, open, up-facing, spots. Light fragrance. 48–60”h ˙ to six flowers per stem. 12/14 cm bulbs. 48”h ∫ 5” white flower with the middle section of each petal P398 Marilla ◊—Rich rose-pink blooms in June face up and P403 Forever Susan ◊—Burgundy, outward-facing densely speckled with dark reddish purple that almost out, becoming lightly fragrant which is unusual for 4” flowers with gold-orange brushed onto the tips, edges, appears black against the white. Vigorous, early, and Asiatic lilies. 48”h and spotted base of each petal. 24–36”h lightly fragrant. 27–36”h P404 Grand Cru ◊—Up-facing, wide open, rich gold, P408 Spring Pink ◊—Fragrant, up-facing, very pale pink, $9.00 for 3 in Bulbs and Bareroots: 6” flowers with dark rust-red brushmarks and spots on occasionally semi-double, 6” flowers with a green center. P400 Cocotte, Orange ◊—Cantaloupe to soft orange, wide each petal towards the center. Blooms last more than a Some petals also show a fine maroon edge and a few open, 1–2” flowers bloom in June without fragrance or week. Slight fragrance. Multiplies. 36–48”h speckles. 24–36”h pollen. 36”h P405 Little Kiss ◊—Petite, up-facing, peach-watermelon P409 Sweet Lord ◊—Deep pink to purplish red with a P401 Cocotte, Yellow ◊—Lots of lemon yellow 4” blooms flowers with darker veins and a greenish throat. No darker zone surrounding the center. 20”h with some fine chocolate lines tracing the petal edges. pollen or scent. 18–30”h P410 Whistler ◊—Peach-coral heavily speckled with No pollen or scent. 12–24”h P406 Lollipop—White flowers dipped in raspberry. Very burgundy halfway up the petals from the center. June. fragrant and vigorous. Three to five blooms per stem. Unscented. 18–36”h 14/16 cm bulbs. ***** 24–30”h ∫ LA Lilies Í∏∫ These exciting hybrids combine the best features of the Easter (longiflorum) Í∫ and Asiatic lily. July blooms. Fragrant, fast multipliers, and easy to grow. Oriental Lilies $8.00 for 3 in Bulbs and Bareroots: Oriental lilies are incredibly fragrant hybrids of species from Japan. P411 Bestseller ◊— P412 Golden Stone ◊— P413 Kingdom ◊—Broad They bloom from the end of July into August and prefer acid soil. Fragrant apricot with a Up-facing yellow blooms white with greenish few small speckles near looks airbrushed with a center. 24–38”h $9.00 for 3 in Bulbs & Bareroots: the center. 24–40”h scattering of brownish red P428 Dizzy—Large fragrant P429 Hotline ◊—Bright P430 Little John ◊— speckles in the center. flowers. White petals white 6” petals are Light pink, broad, 24–32”h with maroon spots and outlined with a thin slightly wavy-edged, a maroon stripe down hot pink edge. overlapping petals with the center of each Fragrant. Formerly a gold-green midline Í∫ petal. Very showy. Four ‘Purple Fountain.’ and darker pink speck- Orienpet Lilies to six flowers per stem. 36–48”h les. May be up-facing 14/16 cm bulb. 48”h or out-facing. 18”h Cross between the oriental and trumpet lilies. Exceptional vigor, blooming July into August. Fragrant. Other Lilies Í∏∫ $6.00 for 1 in Bulbs and Bareroots: $9.00 for 3 in Bulbs and Bareroots (cont’d): P414A Northern Delight ◊—Wisconsin-bred Orange Planet ◊ P420 —Orange-gold, $5.00—3.5” pot: $8.00 for 1 in Bulbs and $9.00 for 3 in Bulbs and lily with up to 20 sunny yellow 8” side-fac- unspotted, recurved, 5–7” flowers bloom P431 Tiger Lily, Double, L. Bareroots: Bareroots: ing trumpet blooms per stem. The grooves in mid-summer. 20–36”h lancifolium flore pleno— P432 Pink Turks Cap, P433 Japanese Gold, L. in the throat are bright green. Light fra- P421 Orania ◊—Pink buds bloom to Experts disagree on L. lankongense ◊— leichtlinii ◊—From grance. Vigorous, fast-growing. Exhibition- butterscotch-pale gold 8” flowers that are whether this 1870 heir- From the high moun- Japan, rare yellow flow- sized bulbs grown in Canada. 60”h lighter towards the edges and lighten loom variety is a sport of tains of China, this lily ers on dark stems have more with age. Backs of petals have rasp- a true species or a has a stem of 6-12 pale recurved petals and lots $7.00 for 1 in Bulbs and Bareroots: berry central bars. Outward-facing and hybrid. It has the same lavender-pink, nodding, of garnet spots. P414B Miss Libby ◊—Orienpet with fra- somewhat fragrant. June–July. 32–47”h deep orange petals with down-facing flowers Unscented. Wants good grant, soft yellow bowls painted inside P422 Pink Planet ◊—Pink buds open to chocolate spots as regu- with burgundy-red spots drainage and moist, with a wide wash of deep, bronze-tinted palest pink, up-facing blooms with central lar tiger lilies, but with and green nectar humus-rich soil. July. cherry. Coral rose buds open one by one green-lemon lines at the center. Petals curl more than thirty petals. grooves. The petals are 24–48”h for weeks to reveal down-facing, warm back. Early August. 32–48”h A bloom at first oddly fully curled backward, coral-orange flowers with plum-colored P423 Purple Prince ◊—Variable color from resembles a squid, but often so recurved that $12.00 for 3 in Bulbs and speckles. Light fragrance. 48–72”h ˙ a fuchsia-pink to a deep violet-red with a then the petals fold the petals overlap Bareroots: lemon-greenish throat. Up-facing 7-8” $9.00 for 3 in Bulbs and Bareroots: backwards. Flowers behind, looking as P434 Uchida, L. speciosum blooms do not open wide, but stay quite ◊ throughout August. though they are patting rubrum—Brilliant, dark P415 Altari —White, up-facing flowers trumpet-shaped. Fragrant. 32–60”h 32–60”h ∫ each other on the back. pink, recurved petals with a cranberry-burgundy blaze. Strong P424 Red Hot ◊—Muted peachy or coral Prefers light shade and with white trim and fragrance. Can sometimes grow to 96”. pink with darker sprinkles and pale gold moist soil. Fragrant. July. light speckles. Easy to 36–60”h central stripes and outlines on the petals. P416 Anastasia ◊—Wide open, recurved, 36–54”h grow and late blooming. Nothing either red or hot about it, but an Light fragrance. From white, 6–11” flowers washed with hot interesting blend of subtle colors. Light pink-rose and speckles in the center of Japan. 16/18 cm bulbs. fragrance. Late July. 36–44”h 48”h ∫ each petal. Green nectar grooves. Blooms P425 Robert Swanson ◊—Golden 7” in mid-August, late in the season, and has blooms with mahogany-red brushmarks Í∫ a second crop of buds coming after the Trumpet Lilies that almost cover each petal. Green and first. Somewhat down-facing, which you gold central nectar grooves. Somewhat want when a plant gets taller than you out-facing. Light fragrance. 32–44”h July blooms, after the Asiatic and before the Oriental lilies. are. Sweet spice scent intensifies in the Best in sunny, well-drained location; mulch for winter protection. evening. 48–72”h $10.00 for 1 in Bulbs and Bareroots: P417 Black Beauty —Vigorous, heavily bloom- P426 Silk Road—Huge intensely crimson flow- $7.00 for 3 in Bulbs and Bareroots: $7.00 for 3 in Bulbs and Bareroots: ing tall beauty with deep crimson ers, widely edged in white, are carried on recurved blooms. 16/18 cm bulbs. ***** an enormous inflorescence with many P435 Golden Splendor—Huge golden yellow P437 Regal Lily, L. regale—White with a pink 60”h ∫ well-spaced secondary buds for extended trumpets. 20/22 cm bulbs. 60”h reverse and yellow throat. The first P418 Garden Affair ◊—Both inner and out- blooming time. All this, and it’s the most P436 Pink Perfection—Pink trumpet with a fragrant trumpet lily to appear each er beauty. Cream-white, strongly scented, fragrant lily we’ve ever smelled. ***** lighter center. Very tall and fragrant. year. June–July bloom time. 20/22 cm outward-facing flowers with a gold-orange 48–72”h ∫ Immense flowers may require staking bulbs. ***** 36–48”h center and pink midribs on the back of when in bloom. Prefers well-drained each petal. 32–48”h $13.00 for 1 in Bulbs and Bareroots: soil. Early July bloom. 20/22 cm bulb. P419 Miss Feya ◊—Sun-fast, recurved, P427 Cream Luminaries—Graceful 6 to 12” 60”h almost 8”, very deep raspberry-red flowers cream-white trumpets with wide petals, a with darker speckles, an outline of white, gold throat and just a sprinkle of spots. We had to increase prices of some lilies because we have chosen and a green central nectar groove on each The fragrance combines Trumpet and petal, forming a star. Outward-facing. Oriental perfumes. Sturdy stems and vig- not to sell less expensive bulbs that are treated with harmful First introduced as ‘LaVern Friedmann’. orous plant. 48–60”h ∫ neonicotinoid pesticides. See page 30 for more on this decision. 60”h

See also the MARTAGON and MEADOW LILIES, page 6, and the MICHIGAN and PRAIRIE LILIES, page 54 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 19 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Garden Perennials Visa, MasterCard & Discover Ligularia continued from page 17 P449 Masterwort Astrantia major Star of Fire P459 Moon Carrot Seseli gummiferum Key $1.50—2.5” pot (continued): Burgundy flowerheads set in a collar of smoky bracts A silver rosette of 12–18” fern-like, aromatic foliage in Í Full sun P389 Gregynog Gold, L. x hessei ◊—Rounded, that look good even after they’re spent. Large, star- the first year. In the second year, 5” umbels of starry, ∏ Part sun/part shade heart-shaped, 11” leaves with serrated edges and shaped leaves. Excellent cut flower. Clump-forming. white flowers blushed with pink bloom in mid-summer. Ó Shade 4” orange-yellow daisies densely packed on 26”h Í∏Ó ∫ $10.00—4.5” pot From the mountains of the Eastern Mediterranean. upright stems. Blooms later in the summer than Great lacey cut flower. Tolerates some light shade. Meadow Rue Thalictrum Ω Good for bees other ligularias. 48–60”h Drought tolerant and easy. Reseeds. 24–36”h Í¥ ı P390 Narrow Spiked ß ∫ Fluffy clouds of many small flowers float above the $6.00—4.5” pot Bird food source , L. stenocephala —36”h Í∏ P391 Shavalski’s, L. przewalskii ß—Spikes of yellow foliage in summer. Perfect for woodland settings. P460 Moss, Irish Minuartia verna ∫ Butterfly-friendly $1.50—2.5” pot: flowers with black stems. Large, jagged leaves. Creeping, bright green, mossy foliage. Cute mat of lin- ˙ Hummingbird-friendly ß Part shade. Not as sensitive to drying out as other P450 Columbine Meadow Rue, T. aquilegifolium — ear leaves and tiny white flowers, useful for walkways ∫ ligularia. 48”h Lavender powderpuffs in early summer with and difficult bare spots because it tolerates foot traffic. ç Attractive foliage columbine-like leaves. 36–48”h $6.00—1 quart pot: 6–8”h by 12”w ∏Ó ˝ ‰ $3.00—2.5” pot Ç Culinary P451 Shining P392 Desdemona, L. dentata ß—Huge, rounded, , T. lucidum—Creamy yellow flower puffs ´ with glossy dark green, fernlike leaves quite dif- Mum, Minnesota Edible flowers toothed, leathery, purple leaves with red under- ˝ ∫ ferent from other meadow rue foliage. Rose-like Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ground cover sides. 36”h  P393 The Rocket, L. stenocephala ß—Gold flower fragrance. 36–60”h Developed by the U of M for hardiness, flowering in Medicinal stalks early and all summer with bold, jagged $3.00—2.5” pot: early fall, three weeks before other mums, through hard ˜ Minnesota native leaves. 72”h ∫ P452 Lavender Mist, T. rochebrunianum—Handsome frost. Low maintenance and deer resistant. Mums plant- ‰ Rock garden $10.00—5.25” pot: lacy foliage with small red-lilac panicles that are ed in spring have a much better chance of surviving the winter than those planted in fall. Most beautiful when P394 Osiris Cafe Noir ß—New growth foliage is dark cute up close and like a lavender mist from a dis- † Cold-sensitive: pinched back in late May and again in early July. Í¥ purple-black, turning bronze and then olive green tance. Purplish-green airy stems. Part shade. 36”h keep above 40°F with purple veins. Yellow-orange flowers on pur- $5.00—2.5” pot: $2.00—2.5” pot: ¥ Toxic to humans ◊ Centerpiece Peach ß ple stems in August-September. 12–24”h by 24”w P453 Dwarf Kyushu, T. kiusianum —Miniature P461 —Eye-popping frilly spider ß Saturday restock $12.00—4.5” pot: plants with delicate, lacy, slightly bronzed foliage mum with 4” peach-toned duplex quills make outstanding cut flowers. 24–36”h ∫ P395 Britt-Marie Crawford, L. dentata—The darkest, thrive in lightly shaded gardens. Dainty one- P462 Centerpiece Pink ß—Frilly 4” spider mum has with rounded glossy chocolate-maroon leaves and third-inch fuzzy puffs of pink-lilac flowers deep lavender duplex quills perched on willowy purple undersides. Outstanding background or throughout the summer. Native to moist moun- ∫ tain woods of Japan and Korea. 4–6”h by 12”w ‰ stems. Blends well with others as a cut flower. accent plant. 36–40”h ∫ $10.00—4.5” pot: ***** 24–36”h About those Lilies see page 18 P463 Copper Confetti ß—Very double ragged pink to P454 Evening Star, T. ichangense ◊—Variably colored salmon blooms. Looser than pompoms for an stars… P396 Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis leaves of olive to copper to burgundy with silver informal look. 24–36”h Throughout, you will veins that expand their silver into the leaf. Fluffy Fragrant white flowers in late May. Forms a tight mat P464 Daisy White—Large 3” white daisies on a strong notice plants that are Í∏Ó ˝¥ pale pink-lilac flowers bloom from bead-like buds that spreads aggressively. 8–12”h uniform plant. Great for fall containers. Late marked with five stars on taller, dark, wiry stems sporadically through- $7.00 for 10 in Bulbs and Bareroots summer to early fall bloom. No pinching, pruning (★★★★★). These plants out the summer. From China. 8–15”h Lungwort Pulmonaria or deadheading. 20–36”h by 48”w ∫ have been awarded five NATIVE MEADOW RUE P465 Golden Star ß—Spoon-petaled 3.5” single, rich stars by Heger, Lonnee, One of those really nice plants with a terrible name See also the , page 55 yellow blooms. 24”h ∫ and Whitman in the (the spotted leaves were once thought to cure lung dis- P455 Mistflower Eupatorium coelestinum P466 Grandchild—Sweet orchid-lavender 3” cushion 2011 edition of Growing eases). A durable groundcover with ornamental Blue fluffy flower heads in fall brighten the late season blooms with rich purple centers. Fragrant. Perennials in Cold Climates foliage. Prefers a cool, moist situation. Deer resistant. garden. Slow to appear in the garden each spring, but 24–36”h ∫ as one of the very best 12”h Í∏Óç˝ may spread. Long-lasting cut flowers on this P467 Grape Glow—Glowing 3.5” bright rosy purple plants available on the $6.00—1 quart pot: Midwestern native. 12–36”h Í∏ Ω¥ blossoms. Undersides of the petals have a silvery market. P441 Mrs. Moon, P. saccharata ß—Silver-spotted dark $3.00—3.5” pot sheen. 15”h ∫ green foliage. Early pink buds open to blue flow- P456 Moneywort ß P468 Poise ß—Said to be the finest early white and ers. Lysimachia nummularia Goldilocks superb for cutting. 24”h ∫ P442 Raspberry Splash ß—Profusely blooming, rasp- ß Glossy foliage with flowers like gold scattered on the P469 Purple Waters —Striking cushion-like blos- berry-coral flowers in spring. Very pointed leaves. ground. Native in European woodlands and wetlands. soms display hues of amethyst to rich rosy purple ***** ∫ Brighter yellow-green than the usual golden money- with the deepest purple at its center. 24”h Lupine Lupinus polyphyllus wort, and spreads well, even on drier soils. 4”h Í∏ ˝ P470 Onion, Cowlick Pea-type flower spikes in spring. Strong-growing plants $10.00—6 plants in a pack Allium senescens glaucum Í∏¥ form large clumps. Monkshood Aconitum Grown for its interesting wavy foliage and rosy, late- $1.50—2.5” pot: Hooded flowers inspire its common name. Its other blooming flowers. Deer resistant and edible, too! A P443 Gallery Blue ß—20”h common name, wolf’s bane, came from the supposed choice plant, especially for edging. 6–12”h Í∏ ı´‰ P444 Gallery Mix ß—Includes bi-colors. 20”h ancient use as a wolf poison. Graceful plants that can $2.50—2.5” pot P445 Gallery Pink ß—20”h be used in place of delphiniums when the soil is heav- P471 Oregano, Golden Í∏¥ P446 Russell’s Mix ß—Boldly colored. Should have ier. Origanum vulgare Aureum full sun and plenty of moisture. 36”h ∫ $6.00—1 quart pot: Yellow-green foliage. A striking ground cover with Fischer’s Monkshood ß See also WILD LUPINE, page 54 P457 , A. fischeri —Clear blue mild flavor. May need winter protection. 6–12”h Í flower spikes in late summer to early fall. From Ω´˝ ‰ $2.50—2.5” pot Maltese Cross Lychnis southeastern Siberia. 25”h P472 Oregano, Hop-Flowered The botanical name, Lychnis, is from a Greek word $9.00—1 quart pot: meaning lamp and refers to this plant’s fiery flowers. P458 Bressingham Spire, A. x cammarum—Incredible Origanum Kent Beauty Í∏ Easy to grow. dark violet blue flowers June-August on compact Whorls of pink-petaled flowers inside glowing papery $1.50—2.5” pot: bushy plants. 24”h purple and chartreuse bracts. Gray-green silver-veined P447 Maltese Cross, L. chalcedonica ß—Clusters of nearly heart-shaped leaves. Nice in dried flower bright scarlet blooms. 24–36”h arrangements. Vigorous trailing plant with hop-like P448 Molten Lava, L. x haageana ß—Red-bronze bracts through the summer and fall. Looks best cascad- foliage and sizzling orange-red flowers make an ing over a raised bed, rock garden, or container. excellent combination. 18”h Aromatic, but usually not used in cooking. Needs good Maltese Cross drainage; drought resistant. 6–12”h by 24”w Í ∫ΩÇ´˝ ‰ $3.00—2.5” pot P473 Pachysandra ß Pachysandra terminalis Green Carpet Great for shade. A low ground cover that will not distract from your larger plantings. Honey-scented flowers in spring. 6–12”h Í∏Ó ˝ $5.00—4 plants in a pack Pasque Flower Pulsatilla vulgaris Fragrant, pointed petals and yellow centers with furry stems and foliage in April and May, followed by attrac- tive seed heads. These are European varieties, not the native wild flower. Easy to grow. Í∏Â¥ $1.50—2.5” pot: P474 Alba—White blossoms. 10–12”h P475 Blue Bells ß—Blue. 10–12”h P476 Purple ß—Purple. 15”h P477 Red Bells ß—Bright red. 4–12”h See more PASQUE FLOWERS, pages 7 and 55

Monkshood 20 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Garden Perennials Visa, MasterCard & Discover Key Peony Paeonia lactiflora P503 Pinks, Alpine Dianthus alpinus Poppy, Oriental continued Í Full sun Classic garden favorite with large blooms on a bushy Cushions of lance-shaped leaves with fragrant deep $1.50—2.5” pot (continued): ∏ Part sun/part shade perennial. Easy to grow; flowers late May–June. Í¥ pink to crimson or salmon 1.5” flowers. 3–4”h ͉ P518 Royal Wedding ß—White with a black center. Ó Shade $12.00—1 gal. pot: $2.00—2.5” pot 30”h P478 Duchesse de Nemours ß—150-year-old creamy- Pinks, Bath’s Dianthus gratianopolitanus P519 Victoria Louise ß—Huge salmon blooms. 36”h Ω Good for bees white classic with large fragrant double blooms on Very fragrant; best used in front of border or mixed into $6.00—4.5” pot: sturdy stems. The center of the flower is a light a rock garden. Blooms are long-lasting and plants Königin Alexandra ı Bird food source P520 —Striking salmon pink yellow. Blooms early mid-season. 34–48”h rebloom well. Tight mounds of evergreen, blue-green blooms with black centers. 24–30”h ∫ Butterfly-friendly P479 Karl Rosenfield ß—Double red. 20–36”h foliage withstands light foot traffic; easy to grow. Í˝ ‰ P521 Manhattan ◊ß—Unusually, this early- ˙ Hummingbird-friendly P480 Sarah Bernhardt ß—Double pink. 20–36”h $2.00—2.5” pot: blooming poppy reblooms in late summer. $16.00—1 gal. pot: P504 Fire Witch ß—Showy, profuse, magenta blooms, Crinkled, satiny 5–6” flowers mature from plum- ç Attractive foliage P481 Coral Sunset ◊—Ruffled, semi-double, cupped spring through fall. Heat resistant and cold toler- purple to lavender-pink and have large black Ç Culinary 5” flowers open apricot-coral blended with rose- ant. Prefers well-drained soil. 2006 Perennial brush-marks around a purple center. 28–32”h ´ Edible flowers pink in June and mature to pale apricot. Blooms Plant of the Year. ***** 6”h P522 Prairie Snowball Abronia fragrans last so long that many different color stages show ˝ Ground cover $4.00—4 plants in a pack: at once. Gold centers. Fragrant. Early. American Almost spherical fragrant blossoms in summer are usu-  Medicinal P505 Tiny Rubies ß—Blue-gray foliage and light pink Peony Society Gold Medal in 2003. 30–36”h ally white, sometimes with green, lavender or pink ˜ flowers. 6–12”h Minnesota native P482 Flame—Hot pink single flowers with orange tones. Flowers open in the evening and close in the ‰ morning. Trailing habit. Sandy, well-drained soil. Heart’s Rock garden tones. Strong stems. 24”h ∫Ω P506 Pinks, Clusterhead Delight is another common name. 8–36”h Í∫‰ $19.00—2 gal. pot: Dianthus carthusianorum † Cold-sensitive: $1.50—2.5” pot P483 Cora Stubbs—Raspberry-pink flowers with rich From the alpine meadows of central and southeast keep above 40°F Primrose Primula pink guard petals surrounding a large vanilla ice Europe, these tall pinks have small, deep magenta Sweet early spring blooms. They prefer cool tempera- ¥ Toxic to humans cream scoop center. Fragrant Japanese-form; mid- blooms in clumps of up to 50 flowers. Upright, blooms tures and a rich, consistently moist, humus soil. They ß Saturday restock season. Vigorous habit. 30–36”h by 24”w Ω June through frost. Good for cutting. Best in well- appreciate full sun in the spring, but must have semi- P484 Coral Supreme—Unusual, sought-after salmon- drained soil. 24–36”h Í∏ ‰ $1.50—2.5” pot shade as the temperatures warm. ∏¥ coral semi-double flowers. Vigorous and a heavy ß bloomer. Early season. 36”h by 24–30”w P507 Pinks, Hardy Garden $1.50—2.5” pot: P485 Pink Hawaiian Coral, P. x peregrina—Coral semi- Dianthus x allwoodii Desmond P523 Japanese, P. j a p o n i c a —Fuzzy foliage in pleasing double fragrant flower with rounded petals form- Fully double, 2” bright cherry red flowers on sturdy clumps, blooms in pink to white. 6–12”h About those ing a rose shape. Delicate yellow stamens and stems over blue-green foliage. Does best with good P524 Pacific Giant Mix, P. x polyantha ß—6”h stars… creamy carpels. Early season. APS Gold Medal drainage. 14”h Í∏ ‰ $1.50—2.5” pot P525 Drumstick, P. denticulata—Dense clusters of flow- Selection. 30–36”h by 30–36”w ß ers in red-purple to white above a whorl of tex- Throughout, you will P508A Pinks, Maiden tured leaves. 12–14”h notice plants that are See more PEONIES, page 7 Dianthus deltoides Brilliant marked with five stars $6.00—4.5” pot: Periwinkle Vinca minor Bright crimson blooms in late spring and summer. Mat (★★★★★). These plants P526 Noverna Deep Blue, P. capitata—Intense deep forming, it makes a popular edging plant. 6–9”h Í∏ have been awarded five Evergreen, trailing ground cover for shady areas, blue-violet flower heads in June or July. Powdery ´˝ ‰ $1.50—2.5” pot stars by Heger, Lonnee, including slopes and woods. Five-petaled flowers in white stems and gray-green foliage. 10–12”h spring, then at times through fall. Does well under P508B Pinks, Mossy Dianthus freynii ß and Whitman in the 2011 P527 Prophet Flower Arnebia pulchra ß edition of Growing shrubs or interplanted with spring bulbs; good for con- Spiky blue-green mossy carpet with tiny pink flowers Cute yellow trumpets with five black spots are one of Perennials in Cold Climates tainers, too. Takes dry shade when established. in summer. Very dwarf. 2”h by 12”w ͉ the earliest spring flowers. Rare alpine species from as one of the very best Mowing it low after blooming every couple of years $2.00—2.5” pot ∏Ó˝¥ the Caucasus and Northern Persia. Beautiful in the plants available on the helps keep it dense. ß P509 Poppy, Blue Meconopsis betonicifolia botanic gardens of Iceland, and happy here. Needs market. $3.00—2.5” pot: Is there a more beautiful bloom than the famous blue good drainage. 10”h Í∏ ‰ $1.50—2.5” pot P486 Wojo’s Gem—Green and cream variegated poppy? Large satiny flowers in an amazing shade of foliage with blue blooms. 4–8”h by 24”w ç true blue. This plant likes mulch, the north side of the P528 Red Hot Poker $10.00—6 plants in a pack: house, and a sprinkling on hot days. May be difficult to Kniphofia uvaria Flamenco ß P487 Bowles Cunningham ß—Larger blue blooms. grow unless you live near the North Shore. These are Fiery rocket-shaped blooms with interesting shapes. 4–8”h by 10–14”w first-year seedlings. 24–36”h ∏Ó $1.50—2.5” pot Requires good drainage. An exciting mixture of yel- P488 Illumination ß—Golden centers with green edges. lows, oranges and hot fiery reds from June to Poppy, Iceland Papaver nudicaule Very bright with a mottled look. 4”h by 24”w ç September. 24–36”h Í∏ ‰ $1.50—2.5” pot P489 Purple, V. minor atropurpurea ß—Deep plum Blooms the first year in late spring and early summer. flowers in spring dot a thick mat of glossy dark A long-blooming poppy, with fragrant delicate flowers. P529 Rock Cress, Variegated green leaves. 1–4”h by 24–36”w 12–24”h Í¥ Arabis caucasica Variegata Simple white four-petaled compact mat of flowers in Phlox, Creeping Phlox stolonifera $1.50—2.5” pot: P510 Wonderland Mix ß spring give off a sweet fragrance. Best in a sunny, east- Spreading, spring-blooming plants with an abundance facing site with good drainage. Green leaves edged Í∏˝ ‰ P511 Wonderland Orange of fragrant flowers are easy to grow. 4–8”h P512 Wonderland Pink with cream. 6”h by 12–16”w Í∫‰$2.00—2.5” pot $2.00—2.5” pot: ß P513 Wonderland Red P530 Rock Rose P490 Home Fires—Deep pink. ***** P491 Sherwood Purple—Masses of purple. ***** Poppy, Oriental Papaver orientale Helianthemum nummularium Ben More Spectacular large blossoms in early summer. Long- Spreading plants, good in hot, dry areas. From the $5.00—3.5” pot: lived plants that do not like to be moved and require Mediterranean, a cascade of luminous deep orange sin- P492 Pink Ridge ◊—Pink flowers, blooms a bit later. good drainage. Í∏ ¥ gle-rose-like flowers with tufted yellow stamens on a ͉ Phlox, Moss Phlox subulata $1.50—2.5” pot: mat of small leaves. Drought-tolerant. 4”h by 15”w $3.00—2.5” pot The foundation of the early spring rock garden. Low, P514 Allegro ß—Dazzling scarlet, black-eyed flowers. Primrose similar to spreading plants absolutely covered with flowers in Shorter. 16”h P531 Rockfoil Pacific Giant April. Neat mounds of juniper-like foliage for the rest P515 Beauty of Livermere ß—Dark oxblood red Saxifraga arendsii Purple Robe ß of the season. Can be sheared in summer to refresh the flowers. 36–48”h A welcome addition to your shady alpine or rock gar- foliage. Deer tend to avoid it. Prefers well-drained, P516 Grape ß—Plum-colored with an almost white den. Tufting soft, mossy plants with tiny reddish-pur- sandy soil with regular water. Í˝ ‰˙∫Ω center, silvery foliage. 27”h ple flowers on 8” stems, May–June. Excellent on walls. ß $5.00—2.5” pot: P517 Pizzicato —Shorter with mixed colors. 20”h 4”h Í∏ ˝‰ $3.00—3.5” pot P493 Emerald Blue—Beautiful little lavender flowers, long flowering in late spring. 4–8”h by 18”w P494 Emerald Pink—Blazing pink blooms on glossy, evergreen, deer resistant foliage. 4–8”h by 18”w $10.00—6 plants in a pack: P495 Appleblossom ß—Beautiful soft pink blossoms with a dark pink center. 4–6”h P496 Millstream Daphne—Deep pink flowers with darker throats. 6”h P497 Oakington Blue Eyes ß—Pale lavender. 4–8”h P498 Scarlet Flame ß—Dark magenta with a darker magenta center. 4”h P499 White Delight—4–8”h Pigsqueak Bergenia cordifolia A quintessential shade plant. Native to Siberia, which tends to be good news for Minnesota gardeners. Í∏Ó $1.50—2.5” pot: P500 Pigsqueak ß—Huge, shiny heart-shaped leaves with pink flower stalks in early spring. 12”h ç P501 Red Beauty ß—Red flowers. Leaves turn red in the fall. 18”h $10.00—4.5” pot: P502 Pink Dragonfly—Plum foliage in fall. Gorgeous Iceland Poppy coral-pink blooms. 12–16”h www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 21 Garden Perennials P532 Rodger’s Flower Rodgersia Bronze Peacock Sea Holly, Blue Eryngium P547 Snowdrop Galanthus nivalis Striking metallic foliage, in shades of glossy green to brown to An excellent feature plant and dramatic cut flower. Hot sun and Earliest of spring blooms. Small white flowers hang down from burgundy. Fuzzy pink flower spikes, striking seedheads. Needs well-drained soil. Í the stalks like drops. Good for dry partial shade, as under a humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Suitable for pond sides and $1.50—2.5” pot: deciduous tree (they grow before the trees leaf out). This spring- ∏ wet areas. 22”h by 28”w $12.00—4.5” pot P541 Alpine, E. alpinum ß—Heart-shaped, deeply toothed glossy blooming bulb will die back shortly after planting, but don’t fret, it will come back next spring while the snow is still on the P533 Rose Mallow Hibiscus lasiocarpos foliage with long conical purple-blue flowers surrounded by blue-gray bracts and soft spines. 24”h Ω ground. Plants will be going dormant at sale time or soon after. Magnificent huge cream, pink or red flowers, 4–6” across with a 8–12”h Í∏ ‰¥ $5.00—3.5” pot deep maroon eye. Fuzzy foliage. Blooms July and August. Loves $6.00—4.5” pot: loamy soil and moist conditions. Grows along rivers and in bogs P542 Big Blue ß—4” irridescent blue flowers on branching blue P548 Solomon’s Seal, Dwarf from California to Indiana. 48–60”h Í∏Ó $3.00—3.5” pot stems with silver leaves. Blue increases through the sum- Polygonatum humile mer. 24–30”h Ω Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia Lovely woodland creeper from Japan with glossy pleated leaves P543 Sea Thrift Armeria maritima Bloodstone ß on arching stems. Greenish-white flowers dangle from the leaf Open and wiry, with gray-green stems and clouds of tiny, violet axils late spring into early summer, becoming globular black flowers summer through fall. Subshrub. Prune in March or April, Neat evergreen clumps of grassy foliage with globe-shaped deep fruit in late summer. Easy to grow. 6–8”h ∏Ó Ω‰ Í∏Ω cutting back to 6 to 12”. pink flowers. Easy. Excellent for the front of the border. If the $5.00—3.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot: soil is too rich the plants won’t bloom as well. Good winter drainage is essential. 8–10”h Í∏ ˝ ‰ $3.00—2.5” pot Solomon’s Seal, Variegated Polygonatum P534 Russian Sage—The showy classic that was 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year. 36–48”h P544 Shamrock, Purple Tiny white bell flowers hang below arching stems in spring. Adds wonderful airy contrast to areas with large-leaved plants $4.00—3.5” pot: Trifolium repens Dark Dancer ß like hostas. ∏ÓΩç P535 Filigran—Soft, lacy presence in the garden. 36”h Grown for its foliage: This isn’t your usual lawn clover. Nearly $5.00—3.5” pot: P536 Little Spire ß—Compact, with long bloom time. Good for black leaves with green edging. A gorgeous and unusual addition Variegatum small gardens. 24”h to containers. 4”h Í∏ ∫Ωç˝¥ $10.00—6 plants in a pack P549 , P. falcatum—Gracefully arching maroon stems are lined with leaves that have been air-brushed with P537 Sage, Mojave Salvia pachyphylla ◊ P545A Shooting Star, Giant Dodecatheon Aphrodite streaks of white. Will quickly spread to make a large Exceptionally large and exquisite tubular blue flowers open Intense purple-pink flowers on giant (for a shooting star) robust colony. 15–20”h above silver-gray foliage. Late-summer blooming. Thrives in dry, plants, blooms May–June. 20”h ∏Ó ‰ $9.00—1 quart pot $8.00—1 quart pot: infertile soil. 24–36” Í ∫†˙‰ $10.00—1 gal. pot Siberian Heartleaf Brunnera macrophylla P550 Variegatum, P. multiflorum—Broader white to almost See also AZUREBLUESAGEN172, page 55 yellow stripes. 24”h Heart-shaped felted foliage with clusters of small true blue flow- P538 Sandwort Arenaria montana Lemon Ice ers like forget-me-nots in spring. ∏Ó Speedwell, Creeping Veronica Shiny, lightly ruffled pale-yellow flowers April to July can take $6.00—1 quart pot: Tough, small-size creepers. Í∏∫‰ ˝ light foot traffic. Lush, mossy clumps spread as this diminutive P545B Green leaves ß—12–18”h $2.00—2.5” pot: groundcover creeps, filling the space between stepping stones. P551 Giles van Hees ß—An upright but dwarf speedwell with Small narrow leaves. When not in bloom, it looks like a minia- $14.00—1 gal. pot: pink flowers from early summer through frost. ***** 6”h ture mounding conifer. Moist but well-drained soil a must. P546A Hadspen Cream—Pale green leaves with rich cream- 4”h by 10”w Í∏˝ ‰ $10.00—6 plants in a pack colored margins. 15”h $10.00—6 plants in a pack: ß P546B Snow in Summer Cerastium tomentosum P552 Turkish, V. l i w a n e n s i s —Round, glossy leaves and spikes P539 Saxifrage, Maple-Leaved of abundant tiny blue flowers in spring. Drought-resistant Mukdenia rossii Crimson Fans Tufts of narrow, silver-gray leaves form a 6” foliage mat. In late plants form a thick green carpet you can even mow after spring, stems carry clusters of white blooms that form a snow- Beautiful maple-like leaves that emerge green splashed with bright flowering. Try planting with spring bulbs. 1–2”h by 18”w like carpet. Great for interplanting with bulbs, as edging, or in red and remain red all summer, turning gold in the fall. White, dry stone wall pockets. 6–12”h Í˝‰ $1.50—2.5” pot P553 Spiderwort Tradescantia Sweet Kate bell-shaped flowers. Can be used as a ground cover or a specimen plant. From China. 12–14”h ∏Ó ç¥ $10.00—1 gal. pot Delightful three-petal flowers on grass-like stems. Easy to grow. Good for butterflies. Highly desirable for its bright golden P540 Sea Holly, Amethyst Eryngium amethystinum foliage; easy and long blooming. Bears lots of deep purple Beautiful blue spiny globes, leaves of steel blue. Hot sun and well- flowers from June to September. 12”h Í∏ ∫Ω drained soil. 24”h ÍΩ $2.50—2.5” pot $9.00—1 gal. pot

Í∏‰˝∫Ω¥ Stonecrop Sedum see also ANNUAL STONECROP, page 35 Perennial succulents. Fine Gardening called stonecrop the “most versatile, P570 Purple Jazz ◊—Purple serrated P577 White Diamond, S. pachyclados ß—Low- drought-tolerant, and easy-to-grow perennial, producing carpets of bloom leaves with a bluish coating are teal growing hummocks of tiny glaucous, underneath and have purple-pink stems. blue-green rosettes bear attractive, large that look spectacular.” Yes, all that jazz, and then frosty pink white flowers. Sparkles like diamonds flowers in July. Drought tolerant and after each rainfall. From the mountains of ß Creeping P563 Fuldaglut (Fireglow) —Red-orange prefers well drained soils. 12”h Afghanistan. Full sun. 6”h ç Low-growing carpets of textured foliage and foliage and red flowers. Bred in Germany. $8.00—4.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot ç contrasting flowers. 4”h $5.00—4 plants in a pack P571 Stone Orpine, S. reflexum—Blue-green P578 White Stonecrop, S. album—Semi- ß P558 Angelina, S. rupestre ß—Brilliant, gold- P564 Gray, S. platycladus —Evergreen blue- leaves, yellow blooms. Best in full sun. creeping with white flowers from June to en conifer-shaped leaves on trailing green rosettes of leaves with large (for a 4–6”h ç $5.00—4 plants in a pack August. 8”h by 15”w $3.00—3.5” pot stems. Orange fall color. Discovered in a stonecrop) white flowers with pink cen- ç P572 SunSparkler Dazzleberry—Raspberry P579 Widow’s Cross, S. pulchellum ß—Lush private garden in Croatia. 6–8”h çÇ ters. 3”h $1.50—2.5” pot 6 to 9” flower clusters cover the blue- green creeping foliage with brilliant rich $10.00—6 plants in a pack ◊ P565 John Creech, S. spurium —Small- gray-purple foliage in August and pink flowers in early summer. Tolerates P559 Bertram Anderson, S. cauticola—Glossy leafed sedum with pink flowers forms September. 8”h by 18”w ç full shade and moist soil. Likes lime- purple stems are cloaked with cool, tight mats and can be planted between $6.00—4.5” pot stone walls. 8”h ç $1.50—2.5” pot dusty-lilac leaves. Hot rose-pink flowers stepping stones or even substituted for a P573 Thundercloud—Arching, tiny-toothed P580 Woodland, S. ternatum—White flowers contrast nicely in late summer. ***** lawn over smaller areas since it tolerates blue-green sprays in a tidy mound and green foliage. Shade tolerant. Native 12”h ç $5.00—1 quart pot light foot traffic. Suitable for rock gar- dens. 2”h by 6–12”w $5.00—3.5” pot resemble a succulent dwarf fern. Tiny to the eastern U.S. 3–4”h P560 Chocolate Ball, S. hakonense ß— white-to-pink star flowers cover the $3.00—2.5” pot ◊ Perhaps if whirled in a blender, the P566 Lemon Drop —Tidy little sedum plant in late summer and keep their Upright spruce-like foliage might be described as with bright yellow flowers in late sum- shape for winter interest. 8–12”h ç mer and fall. Can take more shade than Dramatic, taller succulents are fall-blooming. “chocolate brown,” but intact and up $6.00—4.5” pot Fragrant. Leave untrimmed for winter interest. close is an interesting mixture of deep most stonecrops. 6”h by 12”w P574 Tricolor, S. spurium ß—Flat, rounded bronze, copper, burgundy, and blue-gray $5.00—2.5” pot P581 Chocolate Drop—Lightly scalloped, 1” leaves are white, pink and shades of that reddens in the fall. From a distance ß round, deep maroon-brown foliage with P567 Lidakense, S. cauticola —Great for green. Star-shaped pink blooms all sum- it is the color of a dark old penny. Tiny rose-pink flowers in summer. Full sun. rocks or walls. Compact mounds of mer. 4–6”h by 12”w ç $2.00—3.5” pot ç yellow flowers. Wonderful with a gold or rounded blue to bronzy-red foliage with 6–12”h by 20”w $6.00—4.5” pot ß chartreuse stonecrop. 3–5”h by 8–12”w terminal clusters of starry budded pink P575 Turkish Delight, S. ussuriense — P582 Emperor’s Wave, S. telephium—Blue- ç $10.00—6 plants in a pack flowers in late summer. ***** 3–4”h ç Deepest burgundy, almost black foliage green pointed leaves, dark stems and and carmine-red flower clusters the color P561 Corsican, S. dasyphyllum var. glandulifer- $5.00—1 quart pot reddish-purple flowers. The umbrella- of the Turkish candy. 4–6”h ç um—Does your fairy garden, bonsai, or Miniature like flowerheads bloom from P568 , S. requieni—Something new $3.00—3.5” pot ç trough need a teeny-tiny groundcover? for your rock or fairy garden. This inde- August–September. 16–18”h ß Foliage ranges from light blue to gray to structable groundcover forms an ever- P576 Voodoo, S. spurium —Sprawling $1.50—2.5” pot mauve-lilac. White flowers with pink green mat of tiny leaves covered in groundcover contrasts brilliant rose-red, P583 Garnet Brocade ß—Burgundy bronze tinge. Needs excellent drainage. 2”h by yellow-white flowers in early summer. star-like blooms with rich burgundy foliage and garnet red flowers. Blooms ç ç 14”w $3.00—2.5” pot 1”h $10.00—6 plants in a pack rounded foliage. Eye-catching. late summer to fall. 14”h by 18”w ç ß 4–6”h by 24”w $5.00—5.25” pot P562 Dwarf Stonecrop, S. humifusum — P569 October Daphne, S. sieboldii—Foliage is $4.00—4 plants in a pack P584 Xenox—Green foliage tinged with a Creeping stems bearing light rosettes of attractive throughout the season with its grayed purple in spring, deepening to a tightly overlapped green leaves, aging to succulent pink-margined, blue-green burgundy-purple. Flat, rose flowers keep red. Bright yellow flowers are the size of pads staying low to the ground. The pink ç their shape past the first frost. Blooms the leaf rosettes. Very sweet. 1”h flowers don’t appear until well into July-September. ***** 10–14”h ç $10.00—6 plants in a pack autumn. 4”h ç $5.00—2.5” pot $6.00—4.5” pot 22 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Garden Perennials Visa, MasterCard & Discover P554 Spikenard, Golden ß Thyme, Creeping continued P607 Waxbells, Yellow Kirengeshoma palmata Aralia cordata Sun King $3.00—2.5” pot: Bell-shaped 1.5” yellow flowers over fuzzy foliage with dark pur- Red-brown stems lined with 6” bright gold leaves bring a tropical P593 Red, T. coccineus ◊ß—Bright red-purple flowers and tiny ple stems. Wonderful for the shady border or woodland garden, look to any shady area. Tall spikes of white flowers are followed by dark green rounded leaves with a wonderful scent when as seen at Noerenberg Gardens. Korean and Japanese origin. decorative black fruit. 48”h by 36”w ∏ $12.00—4.5” pot crushed. Tolerates light foot traffic. Needs a dry location. 36–48”h by 24–36”w ∏Ó $10.00—4.5” pot 2”h by 12–18”w Ç Spurge, Cushion Euphorbia polychroma Wild Indigo Baptisia australis Í∏ç˝¥ $4.00—4 plants in a pack: A classic garden favorite with pea-blossom flowers and gray- Great filler plants, in bloom or not. ß P594 Pink Chintz, T. serpyllum —Very floriferous. 3”h green foliage. Blooms in June. Black seed pods later in the sea- $1.50—2.5” pot: $10.00—6 plants in a pack: son are good for dried arrangements. Snubbed by deer. Tolerates P555 Cushion Spurge—Yellow bracts in early spring. Foliage Spicy Orange ß poor, dry soil. Does not transplant once established. 2010 turns maroon in fall. ***** 16–24”h P595 —Crush the light green needle-like foliage of this groundcover and you will know why it is also prized Perennial Plant of the Year. Í∏∫Ω¥ $6.00—4.5” pot: for cooking. Pink flowers attract butterflies in early sum- $1.50—2.5” pot: P556 Bonfire—This plant will stop you in your tracks with its Ç mer. 2–3”h P608 Blue ß—One of the U of M’s Tough and Terrific color variation. It has deep purple, red and orange leaves perennials. ***** 36–48”h  with crackling yellow bracts in spring. ***** 18”h P596 Thyme, Miniature Thymus minus ß Tiny creeping thyme with purple-pink flowers in June. Tough $3.00—2.5” pot: P557 Squill, Siberian Scilla siberica enough for a garden path, cute enough for a trough. 0.25”h by P609 Dwarf, B. australis minor—A miniature version of the blue- Nodding blue star-shaped blossoms work well under trees and 8”w ÍΩ´˝‰ $4.00—4 plants in a pack flowered classic garden favorite. ***** 15–24”h  shrubs, and with other spring bulbs. Seeds itself in a lawn and P597 Thyme, Wooly Thymus pseudolanuginosus $10.00—4.5” pot: obligingly goes dormant when the lawn first needs mowing. P610 Blueberry Sundae—Deep indigo variety introduced in Moist soil. Very hardy. Nice interplanted with hosta. Ground-hugging perennial, good for planting in crevices, draping Í∏ Ω‰ 2012 has more vibrant color than its parents. This new 3–6”h $5.00—3.5” pot down walls and growing between pavers. Smells great to walk on series, with each variety named for desserts, was painstak- but it won’t take heavy traffic. 3”h Í Ω´˝ ‰ $3.00—3.5” pot Stonecrop see box, page 21 ingly hybridized by Hans Hansen, famed plant breeder from See also culinary THYME, page 22 Minnesota now in Michigan. Spikes of uniquely colored Sundrops Oenothera June blooms, dense branching, blue-green foliage, and com- Cheery flowers in summer. Í∫ Toad Lily Tricyrtis pact size. Huge ornamental smoky seed pods follow the Intriguing small, orchid-like flowers in fall. Prefers moist soil, form- $1.50—2.5” pot: blooms. 36”h by 24”w ing colonies in good sites. Protect from early frost so you don’t miss P611 Dutch Chocolate—Lustrous velvet purple blooms with P585 Ozark, O. missouriensis ß—Large yellow blooms on some- the flowers on this late bloomer. Native to China and Japan. ∏ brown notes are the ultimate in sophistication. Black-pur- what trailing plants June through August. ***** 6–12”h ple buds. Even the lower stalks are covered with foliage. P586 Pink, O. speciosa ß—A pink version of sundrops and it’s $1.50—2.5” pot: Another from Hans Hansen’s dessert series. Huge orna- lovely. 12”h Ω P598 Japanese, T. h i r t a ß—Mauve with spots. 24”h mental smoky seed pods follow the blooms. $6.00—4.5” pot: $6.00—4.5” pot: 36”h by 24”w P587 Sunset Boulevard, O. versicolor ◊—Intensely orange 2” P599 Chinese, T. macropoda—Dainty white star-shaped flowers blossoms. Blooms the first year. 18–24”h with heavy purple spotting. Early fall bloom time. 18–24”h Winecups Callirhoe P600 Gilt Edge, T. f o r m o s a n a —Large, vigorous plant with gold- Sprawling low plants for an informal look. Í P588 Sunflower, Downy Helianthus mollis edged leaves. Attractive lavender flowers in the fall. $3.00—2.5” pot: Lemony yellow 3–4” flowers August–September. Goldfinches 24–36”h ç P612 Fringed, C. digitata—Crêpe paper 2” magenta flowers in will come and devour the seeds later on. Soft, gray-green foliage P601 Tojen, T. h i r t a ß—White to light pink unspotted flowers in June and July. Airy foliage. Enjoys poor dry soil. 24–36”h covered with fine hairs. Very drought tolerant. Midwest native late summer. 24–36”h P613 Logan Calhoun, C. involucrata var. lineariloba ◊—White that will spread slowly by rhizomes if kept dry, faster with water. Trillium 2.5” cup-shaped flowers bloom on trailing stems all sum- 48–60”h Í∏ ∫ΩÂ¥ $1.50—2.5” pot Trillium Spring-blooming woodland wild flowers with whorled sets of mer except for a rest during heat waves. Drought tolerant. P589 Sweet William ß three leaves. Cannot tolerate full sun. Give trilliums a rich, deep, 6–12”h by 24–36”w Dianthus barbatus, Noverna Mix rather moist soil and year-round leaf mulch. ∏ÓΩ¥ $3.00—3.5” pot: ß Old-fashioned beauty and fragrance. Easy to grow biennial. $6.00—4.5” pot: P614 Winecups, C. involucrata —Showy 2–3” wine-red cup- Blooms in spring. 15–24”h Í∏ ∫˝ $1.50—2.5” pot P602 Red, T. erectum ß—Maroon-red recurved flowers held shaped flowers late spring through summer. Give it plenty Ω˝ ‰ above the leaves. 12”h of space. 6–12”h by 24–36”w P590 Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum ß P603 Yellow, T. l u t e u m ß—Uniquely shaped yellow flowers nestled P615 Yellow Archangel ß Sweetly fragrant tiny white flowers. Blooms May–June. in the center of mottled foliage. 12”h Sometimes used to stuff pillows (leading to good dreams). Lamiastrum galeobdolon Hermann’s Pride $10.00—3.5” pot: Strong spreader, will grow in those difficult places. Bright yellow flowers in spring and variegated silver foliage. P604 Bloody Noses ◊ 6”h Í∏Ó ´˝Â $5.00—4 plants in a pack , T. recurvatum —Small maroon-red Nonspreading. 8–24”h by 18–24”w Í∏Ó reflexed petals and blotchy purple leaves. An unusual trilli- $5.00—4 plants in a pack Thyme, Creeping Thymus um. 12”h P616 Yellow Indigo Thermopsis montana Spreading herb with carpet-like appearance. Releases a spicy aro- See also the NATIVE TRILLIUM, page 56 Up to a foot of clustered yellow, lupine-like spring flowers on ma when stepped on. Very hardy and extremely drought toler- Í∏ Ω¥ ant. May be mowed. ͉ ˝Ω´ P605 Trumpet Flower, Scarlet Ipomopsis aggregata spikes followed by velvety pods. 24–36”h $1.50—2.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot: Showy spikes of intense red tubular flowers in July and August. Í∫˙ P617 Yucca Yucca glauca P591 Mother-of-Thyme, T. serpyllum ß—Deep pink to lilace An old-fashioned biennial favorite that reseeds. 24–60”h A dramatic spiky plant that sends up a giant flower stalk with flowers. 3–6”h $2.50—2.5” pot P606 Tunic Flower Petrorhagia saxifraga large bell-shaped ivory flowers, very fragrant. Dense, mounded $2.00—2.5” pot: clumps of leaves. This is the plant that is native to the drier sites Clouds of pink flowers all summer on tangled mats. Almost P592 Variegated, T. serpyllum ß—Light golden edges on green of the great plains. Also known as soapweed because its roots ever-blooming and so easy to grow. 4–6”h by 24”w Í˝‰ leaves. Pink flowers. 3”h can be used to make soap. 36–72”h Í∫´ $1.50—2.5” pot $4.00—3.5” pot Water Plants

P618 Arrowhead, White- P621 Horsetail P624 Papyrus, Dwarf More Plants for Damp Areas Flowered Sagittaria latifolia Equisetum hyemale Cyperus haspan Arborvitae, S003–S010 Joseph’s Coat, A342–A345 Large wide arrowhead-shaped leaves. Spreading marsh plant Emergent plant, excellent Blueberry, F018A–F024 Lily, Meadow, U029 White buttercup-type blooms. with hollow, black- for tubs or landscaped ponds. Oxygenator, competes with algae. Edible, banded, jointed stems Exotic winter houseplant; Boneset, N044 Native lilies, N119, N120 starchy roots were used by Lewis and that form fast-spreading, dense keep pot in a saucer of water. Buttercup, P089 Marsh Marigold, N123 Clark for flour on their expedition. mats that squeak under foot. Syn. C. isocladus. 18”h Í∏ Calla, A006–A009 Mint, H090–H103 12–24”h Íǘ $9.00—5.25” pot Produces a small pinecone-shaped $9.00—5.25” pot Canna, A126–A133 Moneywort, P456 cap. Moist soil. Likes part shade. Cardinal Flower, Monkey Flower, A412, P619 Cardamom 24–36”h Í∏ ˜¥ $8.00— P625 Pickerel Rush Elettaria cardamomum Pontederia cordata N054–N056 N133 5.25” pot Papyrus Aromatic brown seeds. 24” lance-shaped Spikes of lilac-blue flowers. Leaf Daylilies, P178–P210 Primrose, P523–P526 smooth leaves. Small white or yellow P622 Hyacinth, Water blades mostly heart-shaped. Thick stems Elephant Ears, A010–013 Rhubarb, Alexander’s, flowers with purple veins in spring. Keep Eichornia crassipes creep in mud. This excellent shallow water Forget-Me-Nots, P237 U055 moist. Winter indoors. 36–120”h ÓÇ Floating plant with hollow bulbed stems plant is a mainstay of northern water gar- Ginger, Variegated A014 Rice, Black, A502 ͘ $9.00—6” pot and delicate lavender flowers. Excellent dens. 12–35”h $13.00—8” pot Globe Flower, P249–P250 Rodger’s Flower, P532 water clarifier. Tropical, will not survive P626 Water Snowball Golden Globes, A286B Rose Mallow, P533 P620 Cattail, Dwarf winter. Can be grown in a large bowl or Gymnocoronis spilanthoides ◊ Sweet Potato Vine, Typha minima tub. Í $6.00—bareroot Hibiscus, P274–277 Spiky foliage for shallows. Small, round Fast-growing, undemanding South Iris, Blue Flag, A554–559 chocolate-brown catkins. Perfect for tubs P623 Papyrus Cyperus alternifolius American water plant covers the surface N105–N106 Sweet Flag, N180 with long floating stems. Shiny, lance- and small ponds. Plant 1 to 4 inches below Emergent plant, excellent for tubs or Iris, Copper, U017 Toad Lily, P598–P601 Í∏ landscaped ponds. Exotic winter shaped 2–7.5” leaves with wavy margins. surface. 24–36”h $7.00—5.25” pot Iris, Dwarf Wild, P363 Watercress, V165B houseplant; keep pot in a saucer of White, round, half-inch flowers attract Witchhazel, Spring, S139 water. Formerly umbrella palm. 60–84”h butterflies. Trim to encourage new shoots. Iris, Japanese, P364 Í∏ $9.00—8” pot 12–24”h Í∏ $7.00—5.25” pot Iris, Siberian, P365–370 Plus many of the native sedges Joe Pye Weed, N112–114 and grasses on page 57. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 23

Climbing Plants Trumpet Creeper Annual Vines Perennial Vines C001 Bell Vine, Purple ß C013 Hyacinth Bean ß C020 Asparagus, Vining Hops continued Rhodochiton astrosanguineum Dolichos lablab Ruby Moon Asparagus verticillatus $6.00—3” pot: Long, tubular, dark purple flowers with parasol- Rose-purple fragrant wisteria-like Glossy rich green foliage with many small C064 Nugget ◊—A great bittering hop with shaped rosy calyces and heart-shaped green flowers in loose clusters midsum- white flowers in the leaf axils. Spring blooms. a heavy herbal aroma. 25’h ∫ Í∏ ¥ leaves. Beautiful and vigorous in a sunny mer through fall. Elegant purple- Twining. 15’h $3.00—2.5” pot $13.00—1 gal. pot: location. Climbs by twining. 10’h Í∏ † tinged heart-shaped leaves. Showy, C021 C065 Willamette—More fruity and floral than $3.00—3.5” pot glossy deep magenta-purple seed Bleeding Heart, Climbing Adlumia fungosa Fuggle. They tell us beer brewers will pods in fall are a bonus. Vigorous, know what that means. 15–25’h Black-Eyed Susan Vine fast-growing twining climber that Pearly pink spurred blossoms. A biennial vine Thunbergia alata needs a strong trellis. Grown as for shade that climbs by leaf tendrils. Native to Hydrangea, Climbing Winsome trailing or twining vine with masses of food in tropical areas, the young Appalachia and the north shore of Lake Hydrangea petiolaris Superior in Minnesota. Horticultural source. 1” tubular flowers with flat, open faces and dark shoots, immature pods, and flowers Early summer blooming. From Japan. Very Í∏† 6–10’h Í∏Ó ˜ $3.00—2.5” pot eyes. are edible, but dried pods and slow to establish; worth the wait. Self-clinging seeds can cause stomach upset $3.00—3.5” pot: Chocolate Vine Akebia by aerial rootlets. 30’h Í∏¥ C002 Susie ß—Large 1.5” orange blooms. without special treatment in Í Ç´˙¥ Perfect for growing on fences, pergolas or by $7.00—2.5” pot: 4–5’h cooking. 10–20’h $7.00—4.5” plantable pot the patio where the scent will pervade. C066 Firefly—Clusters of fragrant lacy white $7.00—4.5” plantable pot: Tw i n i n g . Í∏ flowers in early summer. Once estab- ß C014 Love-in- C003 African Sunset —Distinctive warm $9.00—1 quart pot: lished can grow about two feet per year. terra cotta shades. Vigorous. 10’h ß a-Puff C022 Five-Leaf, A. quinata—An eye-catching Golden to chartreuse leaf margins with C004 Arizona Dark Red ß —Deep persim- Cardiospermum climber with clusters of rounded leaves the variegation brightest in spring. mon-red. 6–8’h halicacabum and racemes of captivating chocolate- $7.00—4” pot: C005 Sunny Lemon Star—Lemony yellow. Small white flowers purple blooms with a spicy fragrance. C067 Skyland Giant—Far more eager to bloom 10’h followed by light 30’h than most climbing hydrangeas, with C006 Sunny Susy Red Orange ß—Deep green inflated pods C023 Three-Leaf, A. trifoliata—Elegant twining masses of cream-colored lacy blooms. red-orange. 6–8’h containing seeds vine from China with large attractive Lustrous, textured foliage is an added C007 Bleeding Heart Vine ß marked with a distinct three-part leaves and faintly scented dark bonus. Clerodendrum thomsoniae little heart. Quick- purple flowers in mid-spring. Combines $8.00—1 quart pot: growing vines with nicely with a clematis. 4–6’h This West African vine will repeatedly reward C068 Climbing Hydrangea—Clusters of fra- pretty, lacy foliage are you with massive clusters of white and scarlet Hyacinth Bean Clematis see page 24 grant flowers with showy white bracts. excellent for covering wire flowers. Climbs by vining. 10–12’h Í∏ †˙ fences. Climbs by tendrils. 10’h Í∏ C069 Ivy, Boston $14.00—5.25” pot Honeysuckle, Dropmore Scarlet $7.00—4.5” plantable pot Lonicera x brownii Parthenocissus tricuspidata C008 Canary Bird Vine C015 Moonflower ß Blooms, more coral-scarlet than scarlet, are Originally from Japan, not Boston. A dense, Tropaeolum peregrinum Ipomoea noctiflora alba excellent for attracting hummingbirds and ori- self-clinging vine. Brilliant orange color in fall. Bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed foliage. oles. Good for fences or trellises. Twining. Bred Berries favored by birds. This vine put the ivy White 5–6” trumpets unfurl as evening The flowers are said to look like canaries, but in Manitoba. 12’h ÍΩ˙¥ in Ivy League. Self-clinging by glue pads. 70’h approaches releasing a lovely fragance. The some see them as troll dolls with wild yellow Í∏ $3.00—2.5” pot blooms gently spiral closed with the rising sun. $3.00—3.5” pot: hair. Blooms all summer into fall. Climbs by Vigorous twining climber. 10–30’h Í¥ C058 Smaller pot ß C070 Monkshood Vine long leaf stalks. 12’h Í∏ ´ $3.00—3.5” pot $7.00—4.5” plantable pot $12.00—1 gal. pot: Ampelopsis aconitifolia C009 Candy Corn Flag Passion Flower Passiflora C059 Larger pot Finely cut foliage makes a lovely cover for walls Manettia luteorubra ß and fences. Clusters of non-showy, greenish Outlandish flowers late summer through fall Honeysuckle, Trumpet Blooms resemble candy corn, orange with yel- flowers in late summer, followed by bunches of with lush, dark green foliage. Can be grown in a low tips. A fun novelty for small trellises, basket Lonicera sempervirens round, bluish fruits that mature to orange-yel- tub and allowed to spend winter dormant in a or pots. More vigorous in part shade. Twines. A vigorous grower popular with humming- low in autumn. Climbs by tendrils. 15–25’h frost-free basement. Prefers well-drained soil 3–4’h Í∏ † $3.00—3.5” pot birds, nectar-seeking moths and other insects. Í∏ $7.00—1 quart pot and plenty of sun. Late to break dormancy in ◊ ͆ Orange-red berries, which many birds relish, C010 Crimson Glory Vine spring. Climbs by tendrils. appear after the flowers. Beautiful blue-green C071 Porcelain Berry Vitis coignetiae $3.00—3.5” pot: foliage. It needs at least a half-day of sun for Ampelopsis brevipedunculata Elegans This drama queen gets its common name from C016 Blue, P. caerulea—Blue and white flowers good blooms. Climbs by twining. Í∏Ω˙¥ Vigorous vine, clinging by tendrils, is covered the abundant 10” heart-shaped leaves that turn late summer through fall. 15’h $8.00—1 quart pot: in small tri-lobed leaves with splashes of pink and white, and pink young shoots. Yellow fall a bright red in the fall. The fast-growing orna- $10.00—4” pot: C060 Blanche Sandman—Deep rose flowers foliage and bright blue to pink-purple berries. mental grape vine also has grape-like blue-black C017 Giant Granadilla, P. quadrangularis ß— blooming sporadically from May until Best fruiting with more sun, best variegation in berries that are not edible. May survive in the Fragrant 5” deep red flowers with a frilly, frost. 12’h Í∏ light shade. Can be cut to the ground in late garden. Twines. 30–60’h $9.00—1 gal. pot fancy white and purple banded center. A C061 John Clayton—Discovered by a member winter to control size. 15’h Í∏ too-small pot encourages flowering. Sunny of the Virginia Native Plant Society, this C011 Cup and Saucer Vine $8.00—1 quart pot Cobaea scandens south window as a houseplant. Fast-grow- honeysuckle has lovely, soft-yellow, tubu- ing. It would be a challenge to get its nine- lar flowers that are slightly fragrant. C072 Sweet Pea, Everlasting ß Striking 2” flowers that change from green to pound passion fruit in Minnesota. 30–50’h 10–20’h lovely violet. If planted in a sheltered spot, the Lathyrus latifolius, Pearl Mix flowers continue after early frosts. Graceful C018 Sky Vine Thunbergia grandiflora C062 Honeysuckle, Variegated ß Pink, red or white blooms with winged stems. climber, suitable for tub culture. Climbs by Clusters of light blue-purple trumpet flowers Lonicera periclymenum Harlequin Plant in a protected area. Climbs by tendrils. Í∏ 6’h Í∏ ¥ $2.00—2.5” pot tendrils. 25’h $3.00—3.5” pot 2–3” wide and 4–6” long. Twining shrub form, Foliage is green edged in cream, frequently ͆ C012 Firecracker Vine ß also good as a trailing plant. 15–20’h with pink highlights. Yellow and pink fragrant Trumpet Creeper Campsis radicans $7.00—plantable 4.5” pot Mina lobata Exotic Love flowers from June to October. Compact and Large trumpets in late summer. Excellent for C019 Snapdragon, Climbing slower growing. Moist, well-drained soil. attracting hummingbirds, good for butterflies. In full sun, one plant can easily produce several Twining. 10–12’h Í∏ Ωç˙¥ Asarina purpusii Victoria Falls Vigorous vine; not for small spaces. May die hundred arching sprays of aligned flowers in a $3.00—3.5” pot spectacular color combination, August through Vibrant 2” magenta-purple trumpets with lime back in severe winters, but regrows from the frost. Each 1” flower begins rich red and bracts and lovely green-gray foliage. Works on a Hops Humulus lupulus ground. Climbs by aerial roots. Not recom- mended to grow up the side of a house or matures to orange, then to yellow and finally to trellis or in a mixed container. Blooms early This fast-growing vine has maple-like leaves. garage because it can grow through building white. All colors are out at once. Self twining; summer until frost. Twining. 8–10’h Í∏ Pine-scented greenish flowers resembling materials. 30’h Í∫˙ more restrained in part shade. 20’h Í∏ †˙ $7.00—plantable 4.5” pot cones are attractive to butterflies. The young $3.00—3.5” pot shoots are edible like asparagus. Dried, the $2.00—2.5” pot: flowers are also a key ingredient in beer brew- C073 Orange ß See also BEANS and BITTER MELON, page 25, and MALABAR SPINACH, page 26, ing. Dies back to the ground each winter. $8.00—1 quart pot: Í∏ Strong spreader from the roots. Twining. C074 Red Sunset—Fiery red trumpet-shaped $2.00—2.5” pot: flowers with rich green foliage. It flowers C063 Golden, Aureus ß—Bright chartreuse almost all summer and is a favorite of Thank you, Master Gardeners, leaves. 15–25’h ∫ hummingbirds. for volunteering at the sale! Master Gardeners will be on hand throughout the sale to answer Boxtops? questions (located near the Friends School participates in General Mills’ central stairway). Boxtops for Education program. Boxtops from specific General Mills products are worth money to the school. Look for the Many are from Ramsey County: little coupon logo shown here—that’s the part we need. www.co.ramsey.mn.us/mastergardener Bring your own wagon if you can, and be Save them throughout the year, then bring what you have to the plant sale. To find your local Master Gardener program: sure to keep track of your plant purchases. (Collection cans will be located at the cashiers.) We also take ink jet www.extension.umn.edu/offices cartridges for recycling. Thanks for your help! See page 3 for details. 24 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Climbing Plants

Í¥ Clematis Clematis See more CLEMATIS, page 12, and FREMONT’S LEATHER FLOWER, page 6

Pruning Groups Clematis climbs by leaf stems that grab something less than a half-inch in diameter. The $15.00—1 gal. pot (continued): Group IA includes early plants like full sun with their roots protected from the hottest midday rays. Those that toler- C045 Kilian Donahue ß—Flowers open ruby red at large-flowered hybrids the center, turning to brilliant fuchsia with orchid ate a bit more shade have been marked with ∏ in the description. edges. Then flowers become lavender with a pink and Group IIA contains bar, sporting dancing white anthers, burgundy- the early species. Groups All clematis are toxic to people and pets. Deer resistant. tipped. Early and repeat bloomer. Group IA. IB and IIB are the late 8–10’h ß large-flowering hybrids $1.50—2.5” pot: $15.00—1 gal. pot: C047 Mrs. Robert Brydon, C. heracleifolia — Vigorous, non-climbing vine with many small and late species. C024 Vanilla-Scented, C. recta—With an explosion of C031 Alba Luxurians, C. viticella alba—Delicate- white star-like blossoms and a wonderful vanilla looking, irregular pinwheel-shaped 2–3.5” white bluish-white flowers late summer through fall. Group IA aroma, this energetic plant is covered with flow- flowers are brushed or tipped with bright green Can be tied up, allowed to cascade down a hill, or ers in June and July. Beautiful foliage, too. Grown and often have a light green bar underneath. The be used as a ground cover. Group IIB. 10’h ß LIGHT TRIM from seed saved from a historic St. Anthony Park green parts are actually the petals making chloro- C048 Niobe —Best red clematis with 6” flowers that Start at top and trim garden, given to us by Mary Maguire Lerman. phyll as if they were leaves; cool weather and open nearly black, then mature to dark ruby-red shoots back to first Group IIB. 6’h by 6’w shade increase the green. Some people report that with brilliantly contrasting yellow stamens. Very free flowering. Originated in Poland. Seldom pair of strong buds young, cool season, and late season blooms can $3.00—3.5” pot: turn faintly blue or mauve-lavender. Spidery pur- needs pruning, but if you do, prune in April. high on the shoot. C025 Virgin’s Bower, C. virginiana ß—Native vine ple-black centers and slightly grey-green leaves Blooms May to September. Group IA. 8–10’h ß Timing: Early spring. with long festoons of small white flowers. Very complete the color scheme. Despite its tissue C049 Polish Spirit, C. viticella —Queen of the Vines, interesting seed heads. Free flowering. Suitable as paper appearance, this unusual variety is vigorous one of the most prolific blooming of clematis. Group IIA a cut flower. Good to ramble over slopes. Blooms and resistant to clematis wilt. Prized by gardeners Masses of rich violet-blue, 2 to 4” flowers. TIDY UP in summer. Seed from northeastern Iowa, south- and flower-arrangers since its introduction in Excellent for use along fences or on a trellis. eastern Minnesota, and La Crosse County, Wis. Strong stems make good cut flowers. Mulch heav- Take out dead growth 1900. Blooms July through autumn. Group IIB. Part shade. Group IIB. 12–20’h Í∏ 8–12’h Í∏ ily around the roots. Prune hard in early spring. and prune tips as C032 Alpine Ruby, C. alpina—Early flowering with 2” Group IB. 15’h ß necessary to keep vine $4.00—2.5” pot: bell-shaped, four-petaled flowers in mauve-red. C050 Rebecca —Red 5 to 7” blooms with a creamy C026 Sweet Autumn, C. terniflora—White, 1 to 2” Fast grower useful as a groundcover or on a trel- center May–June, reblooming in August. Group within the trellis Í∏ open flowers in clusters. Hardy, vigorous and lis. Group IIA. 6’h IIA. 6–8’h support. Timing: Late ß easy to grow; free flowering and very fragrant C033 Bourbon ß—Vibrant 5–6” red flowers with taxi- C051 Rhapsody —Sapphire blue petals that deepen spring or early summer. August-September. Seldom needs pruning, but yellow anthers from June through early August. in color as they age. Creamy yellow anthers. when desired, prune in early spring when the A good candidate for containers, due to its Blooms July through September. Group IB. Groups IB & IIB buds begin to swell. Syn. C. paniculata. Group IIB. diminutive size. Group IA, but prune again after 8–10’h C052 Roguchi ß HARD PRUNE ***** 15–20’h first blooms; it will rebloom on new growth later , C. integrifolia x durandii —Exquisite in summer. 4–6’h nodding bells in the deepest shade of inky blue- Start at ground level $10.00—3.5” pot: C034 Cardinal Wyszynski ß—Vigorous international from summer until fall. Glossy seedheads in the C027 Blue Bird, C. macropetala—Semi-double, small, and work up to prune gold award winner that glows with 6-8” deep later fall garden. Group IIB. ***** 8’h slate-blue flowers with creamy-white stamens. ß above a good pair of purplish red flowers from July through C053 Rosemoor —Rose-red 5–6” blooms with Free-flowering in May and June with a good buds on each stem, September. Group IB. 8–10’h yellow anthers. Flowers on both old and new sprinkling of repeat bloom throughout the sum- C035 Crystal Fountain ß—Lilac blue with a fountain- wood from May to September. Group IIA 6–8’h usually about one foot mer. Group IIA. 16’h ◊ß like center. Unusual 4 to 5” double flowers. C055 Sapphire Indigo —Cross-shaped, long- from the ground. C028 Stolwijk Gold, C. alpina—Superimposed against Compact, with free and repeat flowering. Suitable blooming sapphire blue flowers on a compact a dark background, this yellow-leafed clematis Timing: Early spring. for growing in a container or through small vine that can be grown unsupported as a ground- offers you beguiling contrast. Nodding, 2” bell- shrubs as well as on trellises. Blooms June- cover. Taller if used as a climber. Unusual and shaped blue flowers appear in May, changing to Note: Never prune into September. Group IA. 6–8’h lovely in a hanging basket or container, but plant fluffy silver seed heads for fall interest. Group IA. Í∏ strong woody stems. Do C037 Diana’s Delight ß—Dark and light lavender- in the ground in the fall. Group IA. 3–4’h 6–8’h ◊ß blue blossoms with creamy centers. Blooms C056 Sugar Candy —Single 7” pink-mauve not prune in fall. C029 Teshio ◊—Double 3–5” lavender-blue rosettes May–June and September. Group IIA. 4–6’h Í∏ flower with a darker pink center bar and yellow open up late spring to early summer. Japanese C040 Gillian Blades ß—Stunning, 5 to 8” ruffled anthers. Free-flowering repeat-bloomer once A Final Note on cultivar. Group II. 7’h white flowers in late spring and again in late established. Flowers on old wood in early sum- Pruning Groups mer and again on new wood in the late summer, $12.00—5.25” pot: summer. Group IA. 6–8’h Clematis that bloom in C042 Huldine ß—Blooms in July from new growth so tidy it in the spring, wait for it to bloom, then C030 Sweet Summer Love ◊—Cranberry-purple, and continues through October with sparkling prune back the top one third of some stems to the spring on old wood, cherry-vanilla scented flowers will bloom more white flowers accented in yellow. Group IIB. encourage new growth and flowering for a second and then again in late than a month before its cousin Sweet Autumn Í∏ 12–20’h show. Group IIA. 6–10’h and keep blooming. Group IIB. 10–15’h ◊ß summer on new growth, C044 Jackman, C. viticella ß—Most popular clematis. C057 Sunset —Velvety, deep rosy fuchsia, 5–7” defy definite rules about Profuse bloomer with 4” dark velvet purple single flowers with wide purple-edged petals and the best pruning time, flowers. Blooms mid and late summer. Old vari- cream-yellow centers. Blooms profusely ety, introduced about 1860. Group IIB. ***** 10’h May–June and again in September. Group IIA. since potential flowers are 6–10’h removed no matter when or where they are cut. We have generally put these difficult-to-catagorize clematis in Group IIA. Perennial Edibles A note on milkweed The common milkweed, Asclepias These are the perennial edibles in this year’s catalog. Some are in vegetables, syriaca is edible as well. but others can be found in herbs, fruit, perennials or native wild flowers. From the book Backyard Foraging by Ellen Zachos: Herbs—Many are perennial. Vegetables—asparagus, Egyptian These are of note: chives, horseradish, walking onion, multiplier onion, ramps, “If I had to choose just one [wild] lovage, mint, winter savory, sorrel, rhubarb, scallions, black salsify plant to eat, it would be milkweed. and spikenard (Scorzonera), sunchokes It’s delicious, plentiful, versatile... “Immature milkweed seedpods ß Perennials—daylilies, Fruit—Every plant, from apples can be collected until they're dwarf cattails, hosta, to strawberries about 1.5 inches long. They should feel plump and firm, and The little truck white-flowered arrowhead Native Wild Flowers—ostrich fern the interiors should be entirely white. Open one up and take means we’ll be Climbers—Hops (not just for (as fiddleheads), nodding and prairie a look. If there's any sign of brown developing, the pod is restocking this beer—the young shoots are edible onions, prickly pear, giant solomon’s too mature for harvesting. plant on Saturday veggies, too) seal “No milkweed parts should be eaten raw. The shoots, morning. flower buds, and pods of milkweed should be boiled, or Before eating any of these plants, we recommend that you do some research blanched and then cooked to completion in a second [cook- to see which parts are tasty and whether cooking is needed. ing, such as] soups, stews, or vegetable stir-fries. Pods Allow perennial vegetables to become established prior to harvest. deliver the same green bean taste as the shoots and buds, but they stand up better to long cooking times, maintaining Email [email protected] if you know of other cold-hardy their shape and texture.” edibles, or especially if you know of nursery or seed sources. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 25

Vegetables want to grow in full sun Í unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Bareroot vegetables are found on the tables in the Vegetable section (NOT in Bareroots). Amaranth Amaranthus V015 Broccoli, Cabbage and V033 Celery, Chinese Apium Tianjin Green ß These relatives of the familiar ornamental plant are Cauliflower Mix Brassica oleracea ß Large leaves with small stalks, used in Asian and tasty. Cut and grow again, they can be eaten like Two each of broccoli Premium Crop, cauliflower Snow French cooking rather than eaten raw. Prefers cooler spinach. If you fertilize, use only organic fertilizers, Crown, and cabbage Stonehead. ´ weather. 12–18”h $4.00—6 plants in a pack since high levels of nitrogen concentrate nitrates in the $4.00—6 plants in a pack Chard, Swiss Beta vulgaris cicla leaves. V016 Broccoli, Chinese Ornamental dark green textured leaves with colorful $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Brassica Green Lance ß stalks. Harvest can begin in four to five weeks for young V001 Callaloo ß—Specialty greens with 3-5” leaves Also called Chinese kale, gai lohn, kai lan and pak kah salad greens. Cut mature leaves just above the soil line to resembling a sweeter spinach. Diced or shredded nah. Great in stir-fries. 45-60 days 24–36”h Í∏ ´ grow back for multiple harvests. Í∏ they are eaten steamed for breakfast, lunch, or $4.00—6 plants in a pack Brussels Sprouts dinner, or used in many popular tropical dishes $2.50—4 plants in a pack: ß ß such as Jamaican pepperpot. The young shoots V017 Broccoli, Purple V034 Bright Lights —Brightly colored stems in red, are edible, too. Rich in nutrients. 12–15”h Brassica oleracea Violet Queen yellow, violet, pink, and orange. 20”h ß V002 Lotus Purple ◊ß—Tall thick reddish purple Royal purple heads, excellent for salads and dips. V035 Pink Lipstick —Magenta-pink veins and stalks flower spikes full of purple black seeds. Use Cooks up green. 55 days. Í∏ ´ with dark green leaves. Beautiful in a flower gar- young tender leaves in salad or as cooked greens, $2.50—4 plants in a pack den or container. 18”h and seeds for grain. Heavy seed producer. 100 ß◊ Brussels Sprouts Brassica var. gemmifera V036 Chervil, Turnip-Rooted days for grain. 72–96”h Chaerophyllum bulbosum Cold-tolerant: Frost actually improves the flavor. $4.00—6 plants in a pack: Large umbels of small white flowers with fringed V003 Yin Tsai, A. viridis ß—High in protein, Yin Tsai $2.50—4 plants in a pack: foliage. This biennial has a long-storing, edible, ß is commonly eaten in parts of Asia, Africa and V018 Falstaff Red —Purple-red sprouts with a chestnut-flavored root that develops more flavor over Mediterranean. Strong growing plants with milder, nuttier flavor than most green sprouts. time. Used in European cuisine, mainly in soups and flowers in spikes and red-veined leaves. 15”h Color retained when cooked. 98 days stews. Prefers moist soil. Also known as parsnip V019 Jade Cross ß—Deep green 1.5” sprouts. Asparagus Asparagus officinalis chervil or bulbous chervil. 36–72”h Compact plants. 85 days. $2.50—4 plants in a pack Asparagus is one of the few perennial vegetables, ◊ which you can expect to produce for many years. Cabbage, Green V037 Chickweed Stellaria media Celeriac Prepare the soil well with plenty of composted manure; Brassica oleracea var. capitata Tiny creeper with small leaves and tiny star-shaped grows best in evenly moist soil. Harvest the third sea- $2.50—3.5” pot: white flowers. The Latin name means little star, while son after planting. V020 Stonehead ß—Ø the common name came from Europe where this plant $2.00—bareroot, each: was often eaten by chickens. Each flower consists of $2.50—4 plants in a pack: five petals, deeply divided, giving the appearance of ten V004 Jersey Knight—Larger spears; said to be the ß V021 Copenhagen petals. The stems run flat along the ground while the best producer. upper part is erect. The leaves are pale green and oval V005 Sweet Purple ◊—Tender deep burgundy V022 Cabbage, Miniature ß shaped. An easy-to-grow plant that’s healthful to eat. spears about 6 to 9” tall. Higher sugar content Brassica oleracea Caraflex The leaves are used by adding them raw to salads and than its green relative. Eaten raw or cooked, Cone-shaped pointed cabbages. Nice size for smaller sandwiches, or tossed into soups and stews. Rich in spears turn green when cooked. gardens and containers. $2.50—4 plants in a pack calcium. 2–20”h Í∏Ó $1.00—2” pot ß ß V006 Bean, Chinese Red Noodle V023 Cabbage, Napa V038 Collards Brassica oleracea var. acephala ß Seed Savers Vigna unguiculata Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis Chinese Blue The classic dark-green leafy vegetable, packed with Exchange Fantastic deep red 18” pods are delicious, full of nutri- Tender and delicious. Elongated cabbage leaves are vitamins and fiber. Big plants: allow lots of space in the tion, and keep their color when sauteed. This incredi- lighter in color than other Chinese cabbages. A staple garden. Í∏ $2.50—4 plants in a pack will be selling ble annual vine will draw lots of attention. Fast cover of Chinese, Japanese and Korean cooking. Slow bolt- ß seeds for for a chain link fence. Twines. 30’h †Ç ing, F1 hybrid. 57 days. $2.50—4 plants in a pack V039 Cuke-nuts Melothria scabra heirloom $6.00—4.5” pot ß Delicious, crisp little cucumbers, these 1–2” cukes look V007 Bean, Pretzel V024 Cabbage, Red just like mini watermelons. A delicate but productive cucumbers, Vigna unguiculata ß◊ Brassica oleracea var. capitata Ruby Perfection vine that clambers through the garden. Best eaten raw Í and whole, but also good for pickling. Prefers fertile, beans, squash, Pinkish purple flowers line this vigorous annual vine Beautiful in spring containers with flowers, too. well-drained soil. † $2.00—3.5” pot and develop into extra nutritious crazily contorted $2.50—4 plants in a pack corn, and melons pods that can be eaten young as cooked snap beans or Cabbage, Savoy Brassica oleracea Eggplant Solanum melongena † — plus many left to mature as peas or dried beans. Drought and heat A crinkly-leafed version, beautiful in the garden. Great $2.00—3.5” pot: tolerant. Also called ram’s horn bean. 60–70 days, other heirloom for stuffed cabbage. Large headed and sweeter than V040 Chinese White Sword ß—Straight, long, thin, twining. 4–6’h $6.00—4.5” pot varieties. regular cabbage. white fruits. Milder and sweeter. 65 days. ß See also HYACINTH BEAN, page 23 $2.50—4 plants in a pack: V041 Classic V042 Listada de Gandia ß—Stunning 8” oval fruits See page 29 V008 Bitter Melon ß V025 Green ß—90 days. ◊ß are white with lavender striping. Listada means Momordica charantia Delica Thorn V026 Purple —Sweet, crimped dark green leaves for a full list. tinged with purple. Heat tolerant. 75–80 days. striped. Heirloom with heavy yields. 80–90 days Bumpy, oblong fruit is crunchy and moist in texture, V043 Neon ß 12”h —Deep pink 3–4” fruits. Good flavor, similar to cucumber or green bell pepper. Used in and does well in cooler, short summer climates Look for SSE in soups, stir fries and medicinal teas. Chinese vine with Cauliflower where most eggplant varieties don’t grow. 60–65 the vegetable deeply cut foliage and fragrant pale yellow flowers that Brassica oleracea var. botrytis Í∏ days. is worth growing for itself. If you let the fruit mature, V044 Rosa Bianco ß—Italian heirloom variety with section on Friday $2.50—4 plants in a pack: it turns orange and then slowly splits open revealing white and lavender streaked teardrop fruits. Good and Saturday. V027 Candid Charm ß—White. 65 days. scarlet seeds. $2.00—3.5” pot for baking, slicing and stuffing. 75 days. ß $4.00—6 plants in a pack: V045 Thai ‘Kermit’ ß—Compact plant produces NOTE: They will V009 Bok Choi Brassica rapa Joi Choi V028 Graffiti ß—Largest and darkest of the purple 2” round green fruit with white stripes. 60 days. Thought to be the oldest of the Asian greens, it has cauliflowers, the color intensifies in full sun. V046 Udumalapet ß—Light green and purple striped not be selling on been cultivated since at least the 5th century. Stalks Keeps most of its color when cooked, especially if tear-dropped shaped eggplant from India ripens Sunday during are mild and crunchy and the leaves pleasantly tangy, you add a bit of lemon juice or vinegar to the pot to golden-yellow with lavender stripes. Heavy so it’s like getting two vegetables for the price of one. before cooking. 80–90 days. yields of tender fruit, best eaten when about 3” the discount $2.50—4 plants in a pack long. 80–90 days. Celeriac Apium graveolens sale. Broccoli Brassica oleracea var. italica Excellent in soups and stews or in vegetable juice. Can Healthful veggies. Í∏´ be shredded for use in salads or slaws. 110 days. Í∏ Selections from the SSE Preservation Collection $2.50—3.5” pot: $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Seed Savers Exchange is collaborating with the 2014 Friends School Plant V010 Premium Crop ß—9” heads. 58 days. ´Ø V029 Giant Prague ß—Plant produces 5” round crisp, Sale to offer several varieties from its Preservation Collection. white celery-flavored roots. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: The Preservation Collection goes beyond SSE’s main work preserving V011 Loose-Head, Di Ciccio—So tender and sweet, $4.00—6 plants in a pack: heirlooms to bring back the seed supply of heirlooms that almost went you’ll want to eat it raw. A cut-and-come-again V030 Brilliant ◊ß—Ugly, baseball-sized roots with variety with one small head and lots of side florets a relatively smooth exterior and white interior, out of existence. When you purchase one of these heirlooms, you’re not for several weeks. Italian heirloom. 24–48”h and, while full of fiber, are not fibrous. Long-stor- only supporting Friends School; you’re also participating in the conserva- ß V012 Premium Crop —9” heads. 58 days. ing. 19–23”h tion of these rare living artifacts of America’s home gardening heritage. V013 Romanesco ß—Unusual bright lime-green spi- ral florets that form fascinating pinnacle heads Celery Apium graveolens These plants are available only at our sale; we encourage you to save the with a superb distinctive flavor. Harvest when the Crunchy. seeds and share them next year. heads are approximately 4–6” in diameter. 90 $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Find out more about the important work that SSE is doing to conserve days. ß V031 Giant Red —Emerald green leaves with red genetic biodiversity and to preserve and interpret cultural history by ß◊ stalks. This heirloom celery is said to be easier to V014 Broccoli, Baby visiting their website (www.seedsavers.org) and the website of their Brassica oleracea Happy Rich grow than the green varieties. 85-95 days. 12–18”h Online Seed Exchange (www.exchange.seedsavers.org). A sweet, tender hybrid of broccoli and Chinese broccoli (gai-lan, kai-lan) with long thin stems, small loose heads, $4.00—6 plants in a pack: Sale varieties from the Seed Savers Exchange Preservation ß and an asparagus flavor. As the plant begins to mature, V032 Tall Utah —Medium green stalks and leaves. Collection are marked with the SSE logo: 110 days. 11–12”h pinch off the central stalk and harvest the many side Ground cherry: Loewen Family Heirloom V052 shoots for more than a month, about three to five times. See also CUTTING CELERY, page 8 Kale: Smooth German kale V054 Also known as broccoletti and broccolini. 55 days. 20–24”h Í∏´ $4.00—6 plants in a pack Pepper: Red Yoyo Squash pepper V108; Yoder Sweet Stuffing Pepper V138 Tomato: Bison V168, Curry V178, and Iglehart Yellow Cherry V188 26 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Vegetables want to grow in full sun Í unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Bareroot vegetables are found on the tables in the Vegetable section (NOT in Bareroots). Key Eggplant continued from page 25 V063 Leeks Allium ampeloprasum Rikor ß Onion Allium cepa Í Full sun $2.50—3.5” pot: Many plants per pot; separate when planting. Leave Separate when planting. 100–120 days. Í´ ∏ Part sun/part shade V047 Little Fingers ß—Slim, dark purple eggplants some of this biennial to over-winter in the garden. $2.00—3.5” pot: Ó Shade grow in clusters of three or more. They can be Second-year plants will go to seed, creating an essen- V083 Copra ß—Yellow. 40–50 plants per pot. Í´ harvested when no longer than your little finger. tially perennial vegetable. $2.00—3.5” pot V084 Red Mercury ß—40–50 plants per pot. However, you can also let them grow longer at no White Sweet Spanish ß Ω Good for bees Lettuce Lactuca sativa V085 —40–50 plants per sacrifice to their mild, sweet taste. Delicious stir- ı pot. Bird food source fried, grilled, or even pickled. 68 days. Ø Diane Ott Whealy of Seed Savers Exchange recom- $4.00—6 plants in a pack: ∫ Butterfly-friendly V048 Swallow ß—The earliest Japanese-type eggplant mends seeding or planting colorful lettuces near the base of tulips in spring to hide the tulip foliage. Í∏ V086 Cipollini, Borettana ß—Small, disk-shaped ˙ Hummingbird-friendly with long, dark, narrow fruits. Very prolific. sweet yellow storage onions. When growing, tops 51 days. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: of the bulb will not be exposed like round onions. ç V064 Amish Deer Tongue ß—1840s heirloom named Attractive foliage $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Stems may not flop over when ready to harvest. for its triangular, pointed leaves. Heat tolerant Ç Culinary V049 Little Fingers ß—Slim, dark purple eggplants Multiple plants per cell. 110 days. and less prone to bolting. Thin midribs, good tex- ´ Edible flowers grow in clusters of three or more and can be har- V087 Long Red Florence ß—Italian heirloom with a vested when no longer than your little finger. ture and pleasantly sharp flavor. ˝ Ground cover ß mild sweet flavor. Bulbs are long bottle shaped However, you can also let them grow longer at no V065 Bibb Â ß with red color. Multiple plants per cell. Medicinal sacrifice to their mild, sweet taste. Delicious stir- V066 Forellenschluss —Old Austrian heirloom, the ˜ Minnesota native fried, grilled, or even pickled. 68 days. name means “speckled like a trout,” a gorgeous V088 Onion, Egyptian Walking ‰ Rock garden and tasty romaine splashed in deep red. 55-65 Allium cepa proliferum Forager’s Mix days. A nonflowering onion that produces small clusters of V067 Grand Rapids ß—Dark green. † Cold-sensitive: A mix of wild plants that will make great picking in reddish, marble-sized bulbs (bulbils) at the tops of the V068 Lolla Rossa ß—Italian frilled loose-leaf lettuce keep above 40°F your container or vegetable garden. leaves. As these bulbils increase in size and weight the has 5 to 8” dark red leaves with a light green Ø $4.00—6 plants in a pack: leaves bend to the ground and the bulbils take root. Certified organic base. Mild flavor. 55 days. V050 Cool Season ◊ß—Includes Buckshorn This allows the plant to “walk” around the garden. The ¥ Toxic to humans V069 Merlot ß—Frilly burgundy (nearly purple) Plantain (Plantago coronopus), Chicory ‘Italiko tops, underground bulbs, and bulbils are all edible. ß Saturday restock leaves. 55 days. 6–8”h However, many people prefer to eat only the green Rosso’ (Cichorium intybus), Miner’s Lettuce ß V070 Red Sails —Red loose leaf. tops and immature bulbils because both the bulbs and (Claytonia perfoliata), Upland Cress ‘Belle Isle’ V071 Romaine ß (Barbarea verna), and Wild Arugula ‘Dragon’s mature bulbils can be very pungent. Perennial (and V072 Yugoslavian Red Butterhead ß—Ruby tinged ÍÇ´ Tongue’ (Diplotaxis tenuifolia). fun). 18–24”h $2.50—2.5” pot leaves form loose decorative heads 10–12” wide. V051 Warm Season ◊ß—Once the weather is The interior leaves are creamy yellow-green dap- V089 Onion, Multiplier milder, move into the summer with Catalogna pled with red. This heirloom has a sweet buttery Allium cepa aggregatum Chicory ‘Clio’ (Chicorium intybus), Golden flavor. 58 days. 4–8”h Hardy heirloom perennial known as “Potato Onion” or Purslane (Portulaca oleracea sativa), Magenta “Mother Onion” produces sweet onions with coppery Spreen (Chenopodium gigantium), Purple Orach, $4.00—4 plants in a pack: V073 Nancy ◊ß—Thick, crisp medium green- skin. Productive plants that produce a cluster of bulbs. (Atriplex hortensis), Polish Amaranth (Amaranthus Í leafed Boston head or butterhead lettuce with Both bulbs and greens are edible. 90–110 days. sp.), Vegetable Mallow (Malva crispa). Ç´ compact center. 52 days. Ø $2.00—3.5” pot Physalis pruinosa Ground Cherry V074 New Red Fire ◊ß—Ruffled leaves with deep See also RAMPS, SCALLIONS, and SHALLOTS, page 27 This cousin of the tomato grows in small bushes with red outer edges and green base. Forms large loose ß fruits encapsulated in inflated pods. † heads. Slow to bolt and heat tolerant. 55 days. V090 Orach, Red Atriplex hortensis var. rubra Ø $2.00—3.5” pot: Ornamental vegetable dating back to Roman times with thick dark purple-red buttery tasting leaves. Seen in many V052 Loewen Family Heirloom ◊ß— $4.00—6 plants in a pack: English flower gardens. A key salad and soup ingredient, A rich migration history that begins in the V075 Mixed ß—Majestic Red romaine, Revolution red generally eaten like spinach. Thrives in cool weather. Self Netherlands in the 19th century. From leaf, Royal Oakleaf, Monet curled green, seeding. 30–45 days. $2.50—4 plants in a pack Eggplant there, the seeds traveled with Forellenshluss speckled romaine, and Sweet Mennonites to Russia, Siberia, Valentine bibb. V091 Parsley, Turnip-Rooted Canada, and finally Minnesota with a Petroselinum crispum tuberosum Hamburg family descendant. Easy and prolific. V076 Malabar Spinach, Red ß This parsley root resembles a slender beige carrot with Yellow two-thirds-inch fruit. Basella alba var. rubra a sweet, delicate taste when roasted that blends celery, V053 P. pruinosa ß—Brown pods and yellow fruit. Unusual edible climber with large, reddish, glossy, sen- carrots, parsley, and turnip. Used as a winter vegetable suous leaves and stems. This plant gets a lot of com- Í∏ since the 16th century in Germany, Holland and Kale Brassica oleracea var. acephala ments in the garden. In the heat of the summer when Poland. The roots can be left in the ground in the fall Kale is great in salads, as well as roasted or steamed. all of the garden spinach turns bitter, Malabar spinach to sweeten until a hard frost. The leaves have a strong $2.50—4 plants in a pack: is at its best. The leaves taste remarkably like tradition- parsley flavor. Rich, moist soil. 12–30”h ◊ß al spinach and can be harvested generously. This is one V054 Smooth German —Seeds of $2.50—4 plants in a pack this flat-leafed, unruffled kale were of the plants used by Hmong cooks. Also nice in a con- Í∏ ´ Peanuts Arachis hypogaea brought from Germany by the donor’s tainer with annual flowers. 36–72”h great grandparents and became a $3.00—3.5” pot After the small yellow flowers drop, the developing seed dives into the ground to ripen. Delicious when treasured family heirloom. V077 Mesclun Multiple species ß V055 White Russian ß—Frilled white leaves with roasted. High in protein. Try making your own home- Í∏ † green veins. Very cold tolerant. Tender and sweet, A mix of greens for interesting salads. made peanut butter. 12–15”h regarded as one of the best-tasting kales. 50–60 $4.00—6 plants in a pack $2.00—3.5” pot: days, 21 days for baby greens. V078 Minutina ß Plantago coronopus ◊ V092 Black ß—Heirloom sweet and nutty tasting $4.00—4 plants in a pack: Prized in Italy, these delicate rosettes have a nutty fla- black-purple-skinned peanuts. Good in containers V056 Winterbor ß—Cold-tolerant thick, blue-green vor and crunchy texture. Harvest when young. Narrow with lots of rich humus. 100 days. ß ruffled leaves. Regrows vigorously for successive leaves are 3–5” long. (Also in our Forager’s Mix, Cool V093 Jumbo Virginia —High yields of large plump harvests. F1 hybrid, 60 days. Ø Season.) Also known as Buckshorn Plantain. 50 days. peanuts. Good for northern climates. 120 days. $4.00—6 plants in a pack: 12”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack Peppers see page 27 Potatoes V057 Dinosaur Kale ß—The flavor is sweet and mild, Mustard Greens Brassica juncea V147 Popcorn, Strawberry ß particularly after frosts. Highly nutritious and Spunky, peppery leaves, packed with vitamins and Zea mays Strawberry Popcorn ornamental. Very dark blue-green leaves 10 to flavor. Í∏ 18” in length and curled under at the edges. Small, red strawberry-shaped ears of corn are good for Heavily corrugated texture, but smooth to the $2.50—4 plants in a pack: popping and gorgeous for fall decorations. Two to four † touch. Also known as Lacinato or Tuscan Kale. V079 Green Wave ß ears per stalk. 100 days. $4.00—6 plants in a pack 60–70 days. 36”h $4.00—6 plants in a pack: Potato Solanum tuberosum Í ß V058 Garden Mixer —Six varieties: Lacinato, White V080 Mizuna Frilly Mixed Colors ß—Red, gold and $2.00—3.5” pot: Russian, Redbor, Vates Blue Curled, Rainbow purple. Vigorous, easy to grow and slow to bolt. V148 All Blue ß—Deep blue skin and flesh with a Lacinato, and Red Ursa. 14–16”h thin white line just under the skin. Good for bak- V059 Redbor ß—Deep red-purple extremely frilly Okra Abelmoschus esculentus ing or frying, or make lavender mashed potatoes. leaves. Tastes good and makes a beautiful garnish, Easy to grow. Good keeper. 90–110 days. too. Often grown purely as an ornamental. Plant it Tall plants with beautiful flowers, followed by the pods. V149 Austrian Crescent ß—Fingerling potato with with orange daisies or poppies. F1 hybrid, 36”h $2.00—3.5” pot: yellow skin and flesh. Long tubers good for boil- Kohlrabi Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes V081 Evertender ß—Heirloom unbranched spineless ing, steaming or salads. 81–90 days. V150 Desiree ß—Red skinned, creamy-yellow flesh Kohlrabi is a bit of a mystery if you haven’t grown or variety with little foliage. High yields of easy to disease-resistant heirloom potato from the eaten it. Not a root vegetable: it’s grown for its round harvest green pods, which grow to 7” long and Netherlands. 90–100 days. bulbous stems, which taste like broccoli accented by remain tender for a long period of time. 50–65 V151 Yukon Gold ß—Yellow skinned, firm golden radish. Eaten raw, with or without peeling, sliced or days. 60–96”h V082 Red Burgundy ß flesh. Early bearing potato. 65–75 days. diced in salads or on vegetable platters, grated into —Highly ornamental plants slaws, steamed or boiled like broccoli. The fresh greens with green leaves and red stems. Flowers are soft V152 Pumpkin on a Stick yellow with a dark center almost like hibiscus are also good cooked. Í Solanum integrifolium blooms, followed by 6–8” red okra pods. A visual $2.50—4 plants in a pack: treat, not just for the vegetable garden. 60 days. Clusters of fruit that look like miniature pumpkins. V060 Early Purple Vienna ß—Purplish outside with 36–48”h Ç´ Large leaves grow on a purple, thorny stem. Remove greenish white flesh. 60 days. the leaves, hang the stem upside down and let the fruit V061 Giant—Heirloom from Czechoslovakia. Doesn’t dry for several weeks to use as decoration or in flower get woody. But does get huge and stores well. arrangements. The bitter fruit is also used in stir fries. Kohlrabi V062 Grand Duke ß—Green. Fertilize and water well. 50–72 days. 36–48”h Í $5.00—6 plants in a pack www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 27

Vegetables want to grow in full sun Í unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Bareroot vegetables are found on the tables in the Vegetable section (NOT in Bareroots). ß◊ V153 Purslane, Garden ͆ Portulaca oleracea var. sativa Hot Peppers Capsicum annuum Many shapes. Heat is measured in Scoville units. Perennial succulent that’s a great source of vitamins and omega 3. Crunchy and good raw in salads or light- ly steamed as a side vegetable. This green variety is $2.00—3.5” pot: $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): four times larger and much more succulent than wild V094 Acı Sivri ß—Turkish heirloom V105 Korean Dark Green ß—Heirloom V112 Serrano ß—Very hot! purslane. Very upright form keeps the leaves clean. cayenne type with slender, curved, with 3–4” green to red fruit and moder- V113 Super Chili ß—Highly ornamental 18”h Í $2.50—4 plants in a pack medium to hot fruit. 5–10” curled fruits ate heat. Great in kimchee and other plants, spicy in the cayenne range. ripen from yellow green to red. Used in Korean dishes. 69–80 days. V114 Thai Dragon ß—Up near the V154 Radicchio Cichorium intybus Indigo ß Indian cooking. 80–90 days. V106 Medusa ◊ß—Narrow, pointed, habanero on the heat scale; often grown Dark purple chicory, great for salads. V095 Anaheim ß—Mildly hot 7” fruits. upright, 2” twisty cones mature from as a potted ornamental. $4.00—6 plants in a pack Good for canning, stuffing, freezing or greenish ivory to bright orange to deep $2.50—3.5” pot: V155 Ramps Allium tricoccum ß drying. red, with all colors on the plant at the V096 Cayenne, Golden ß—Larger and same time. A fully grown plant can dis- V115 Fatalii ß—Bright yellow, bonnet- These perennial wild leeks, usually found growing in golden, smooth-skinned version of the play up to 50 peppers. Edible and mild shaped 3” fruits with an intense fruity- shaded woodlands, have inspired cooks for genera- traditional cayennes. Heat increases as (only 1 to 1,000 Scoville Units) but citrus flavor. Rivals habanero for heat. tions. Garlic-flavored with broad green leaves and deep the fruit gets longer. Harvest when bred and grown for its appearance. Can Eli’s (of Rush Creek Growers) favorite. purple to burgundy bulbs. Harvest in early spring, but fruits are 4–6” long. Scoville units: be grown in a sunny window. 72 days. 80 days. allow to establish before harvesting. Entire plant is 30,000 to 50,000 (hot). 65–85 days.  8–12”h V116 Jalapeño ß—Prolific and early. edible though if only leaves are harvested, plant will V097 Cayenne, Long Purple ß—Vigorous V107 Naga Jolokia ß—Fiery HOT! One of 3” fruits go from dark green to red hot. produce cluster of small, white flowers in June. Sow plants with slender fruits 5 to 10” long, the hottest out there (1 million Hottest when red. 2,500–5,000 Scoville the shiny black seeds about 1” deep to increase your good dried or pickled. Heat: Scovilles), it’s also known as the Ghost units. Ø crop. West Virginia source. 8–12”h ∏Ó ´˜ 30,000–50,000 Scoville units (hot!)  Pepper. Red to orange 3” fruit with V117 Poblano ß—Very mild green peppers, $6.00—6 plants in a pack V098 Cayenne, Red ß—Vigorous plants unusual rough, dented and very thin great for stuffing, especially in chiles V156 Rhubarb with slender fruits 5–10” long, good skin. 160 days. 48”h rellenos. Rheum rhabarbarum Crimson Cherry dried or pickled. Heat: 30,000–50,000 V108 Red Yoyo Squash ◊ß—“Squash” Scoville units (hot!)  or “yoyo” peppers are distin- $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Edible red stalks (the red petioles) are tart and red ß V099 Fish Pepper ß—Pre-1870s African- guished by their odd, deflat- V118 Hungarian Wax —6 to 8” long and throughout. Great for pies and preserves. Large, green American heirloom. Ornamental green ed-looking fruit shapes. The 2” across, sets fruit even in cool weath- leaf blades are poisonous. Vigorous grower. Also and white variegated foliage. Pendant hot, red fruits hang on small, er. Also called Hot Banana. known as Crimson Red and Crimson Wine. 30–42”h ß fruits, 2–3” long, ripen from cream with wind-resistant plants. Seed V119 Jalapeño —Prolific and early. 3” $7.00—bareroot each green stripes to orange with brown originally obtained from a Native fruits go from dark green to red hot. V157 Rutabaga stripes to all red. Perfect for salsa. American woman living in Oklahoma. Hottest when red. 2,500–5,000 Scoville Brassica napobrassica Wilhelmsburger Moderately hot. 80 days. 18–24”h ç V109 Ring of Fire ◊ß—Early cayenne units. 24–36”h Delicious yellow root vegetable. Excellent for cold stor- Habanero—Small flattened bell shape. type produces fire engine red smooth $3.00—4 plants in a pack: age. 90 days. 12–20”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack Green when immature. Heat: peppers about 4” long. 45 days green, V120 Aurora—Compact plants, purple and 200,000–300,000 Scoville units (very 60 days red. 18–24”h V158 Salsify, Black Scorzonera hispanica green foliage, tapered fruits 1.5” long. hot!) V110 Rocoto ß—Now you can eat what the Upright fruiting habit, ripens from Hoffmann’s Schwarze Pfahl V100 Chocolate ß—Brown. Incas ate 5,000 years ago: these hot lavender to deep purple to orange and Improved variety of a traditional perennial root veg- V101 Orange ß peppers look like small glossy red finally to red. Very nice for containers. etable. It has straight black roots up to 36” long with V102 White ß apples and have thick meaty walls like 60–75 days. 10–12”h çØ firm white uniquely flavored insides. It is said to taste V103 Hot Purple ß—Ornamental hot pep- bell peppers. Purple star flowers and V121 Bulgarian Carrot—Fluorescent orange like nuts, asparagus, and oyster! Dig roots in October per with purple-green foliage, violet fuzzy foliage. and as hot as they look. Heirloom. Ø or leave in the ground all winter. Keeps extremely long flowers and dark purple fruit which V111 Satan’s Kiss ß—Popular heirloom time if intact. The young leaves and flowers can also be ç matures to red. Fruit is very hot. Italian 2–4” round red pepper is sweet $4.00—6 plants in a pack: eaten raw or cooked. Showy large double yellow daisy V104 Hot White ß—Small, round, lantern- and spicy (40,000–50,000 Scoville V122 Mixed Hot Peppers ß—One each flowers a bonus! 100–120 days 24” Í∏ shaped white fruit is extremely hot. units). Traditionally stuffed with cayenne, habanero, jalapeño, poblano, $2.50—4 plants in a pack anchovies and mozzarella and then serrano and Thai hot. V159 Scallions Allium fistulosum ß grilled. 85–90 days. 24–36”h Evergreen hardy white bunching onion. Perennial. One of the first fresh foods in April. Separate when plant- ing. ´ $2.00—3.5” pot ß Í† A rainbow of colors and range of shapes, V160 Shallots Allium ascalonicum Sweet Peppers Capsicum annuum including heirlooms and hybrids. A connoisseur’s onion with gentle flavor. Multiple ´ plants per pot; separate when planting. $2.00—3.5” pot: $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): $2.50—4 plants in a pack: $2.00—3.5” pot V123 Aconcagua ß—Very large, long frying V133 Purple Beauty ß—Blocky, 3” by 3” V141 Golden Summer ß—Golden, bell V161 Sunchoke peppers, up to 11” by 2.5”. Tall plants emerald-green peppers that mature to shaped fruits. F1 hybrid, 72 days. Helianthus tuberosus Stampede ß give good yields over a long season, and eggplant-purple with thick, crunchy V142 Golden Treasure ß—Excellent Italian Sunflower with edible tubers. Harvest in spring or fall; the fruit is sweet and delicious. This walls. 70–75 days. heirloom variety. Large tapered fruits cook or roast like potatoes or eat raw for their crunchy pepper was named after the tallest V134 Purple Marconi ß—A deep purple are 8–9” long and 2” at the shoulder. sweetness. Bright yellow daisy flowers in late summer mountain in the Western Hemisphere, Italian heirloom with a mild, sweet fla- Ripens from green to shiny yellow. smell like chocolate. Perennial that will spread, so located in Argentina. Great for grilling vor. Ripens to a deep wine red. Good Sweet medium-thick flesh and thin ten- plant in an area where it is contained unless you plan as well as general use. producer. Tapered 6” fruit. Traditionally der skin. 80 days. to harvest it heavily. Great on the alley side of a garage. V124 Carmen ß—Italian horn-shaped fruits used for frying, Marconis are also won- V143 Lady Bell ß—Sweet green maturing to 96–120”h ∫Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot average 6” long with wide shoulders derful when eaten fresh so try some in red bell pepper. F1 hybrid, 72 days. and medium-thick walls. Great fried or a salad. 72 days. V144 Sheepnose Pimento ß—An Ohio V162 Sweet Potato raw: one of the sweetest. Good for con- V135 Takii Ace ß—An early red Japanese heirloom. Pumpkin-shaped fruits are 3” Ipomoea batatas Beauregard ß tainers. Early at 60 days. selection recommended for its excellent long and 4” in diameter. Extremely fla- Yummy mashed or baked; copper-colored, inside and V125 Chocolate Beauty ß—Ripens to a yields and flavor. Small to medium vorful, sweet thick juicy flesh. Good for out. Good for northern growing, but wait until the soil rich brown color. sized fruits, changing from green to red. canning. Will keep in excellent condi- is fully warm to plant in June or early July. Keep them V126 Golden Summer ß—Golden, bell A favorite for our region. Flavor is tion for three to four weeks in the warm in the meantime! You can plant as is, but it’s shaped fruits. F1 hybrid, 72 days. sweet and delicious. 50 days. refrigerator. Sturdy. 70–80 days. best to take slips from the plant and stick directly into V127 Gypsy ß—Sweet 3 to 4” peppers, V136 Tequila ß—Thick-walled 4” squarish V145 Sweet Banana ß—65 days, pale the ground, keeping the soil moist for the first week or recommended for cooler climates like fruits start a dark purple then lighten to yellow to orange. so. A new plant will grow from each node planted. ours. Fruit matures from light yellow to a light red. Good flavor. Needs a warm location. 100 days. † orange to red. F1 hybrid, 58 days. V137 Valencia ß—Large green fruits ripen- $4.00—6 plants in a pack: $2.00—3.5” pot V128 Jimmy Nardello ß—Brought to the ing to orange. V146 Mixed Sweet Peppers ß—One each Tomatillo Physalis USA by Guiseppe Nardello from the V138 Yoder Sweet Stuffing ◊ß— Purple Beauty, Valencia (orange), Early Sunsation (yellow), White, Red Knight, Round fruits with a papery husk; remove husk before small village of Ruoti in the Basilicata In the 1880s, Keith Miller’s and Sweet Chocolate. eating. Vining plants, easy to grow. Sweet-tart flavor region of southern Italy. “One of the great grandmother, Mary Ida great in salsas and sauces. † best sweet peppers you will ever taste.” Yoder, grew this variety in her Long thin gnarly peppers ripen bright Iowa garden and it has been $2.00—3.5” pot: red. Productive, low growing plants, passed down through generations of ß V163 Giant Yellow, P. ixocarpa —Large, mild-flavored 24”h. 80–90 days. Yoders and Millers. Abundant, small, juicy pale yellow fruit. Good producer. 70 days. V129 Lipstick ß—Pimiento-type peppers rounded fruit on vigorous plants ripen A general rule about ß V164 Purple, P. ixocarpa —Slightly smaller and with sweet green tapered fruits ripening to orange when they are at their sweet- vegetables and light sweeter than green tomatillos. Makes beautiful to a glossy red. Medium thick juicy est and most flavorful. The family’s tra- purple salsa and is great grilled. Grow more than flesh. Pick fruits either green or red. dition is to can them, stuffed with If we eat the fruit, the plant needs one plant for good pollination. Fruit 90 days from Heavy producer even in a cool summer cabbage. 8+ hours of light. transplant. season. 53–70 days. V165A Tomate Verde (green), P. lanatus ß—Excellent ß $2.50—3.5” pot: Mini Bells —Compact plants fit nicely If we eat the root, for salsa verde. 75 days. into small garden spaces or patio V139 Lady Bell ß—Sweet green maturing to V165B Watercress Nasturtium officinale planters. The peppers are 1.5” long. red bell pepper. F1 hybrid, 72 days. it needs 5–6 hours. Ø Used in soups and salads. Keep picked; it gets bitter if 16”h 60 days. Chocolate ß V140 Sweet Banana ß—65 days, pale yel- If we eat the leaves or stems, flowers are allowed to form. Rich in vitamins and min- V130 —Brown. Red ß low to orange. Ø erals. Winter-hardy perennial native to Europe. V131 4 hours will do. Yellow ß $1.50—2.5” pot V132 28 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Tomatoes need to grow in full sun; they are tropical plants that would prefer Vegetables a sunny windowsill, coldframe or indoor growlights until the weather warms up. Tomato ͆ Terms Heirloom Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum Indeterminate These varieties were cultivated by farmers around the $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): tomatoes are vining Seed Savers taste test winners world decades or centuries ago. All are open-pollinat- V187 House ◊ß—Very compact dwarf red cherry and tend to ripen ed, meaning you can save seed from year to year. tomato. Grown outdoors in the summer and Cherry Roma, 2013—V173 $2.00, 3.5” pot fruit over an extended Heirloom tomatoes tend to be indeterminate (vining brought indoors in the winter. Plants can be cut Dester’s Amish, 2012 and 2011—V215 $2.50, with fruit ripening over time). A few are determinate back for the next season as new growth produces period of time. These 3.5” pot Ø (bushier, with the crop ripening all at one time—good more fruit. Perfect for containers. Indeterminate. are traditionally for canning). ͆ V188 Iglehart Yellow Cherry ß—Sweet, rich, Lemon Drop, 2010—V191 $2.00, 3.5” pot staked. 0.7” fruit tied for third place at SSE’s Velvet Red, 2009—V212 $2.00, 3.5” pot $2.00—3.5” pot: 2012 Tomato Tasting Contest. Vining ß Gold Medal, 2008—V183 $2.00, 3.5” pot V166 Aunt Ruby’s German Green —Some say the and early maturing. Determinate best-flavored green tomato. Sweet, yet spicy, V189 Isis Candy Cherry ß—Gorgeous fruits are gold, Moonglow, 2007—V195 $2.00, 3.5” pot tomatoes tend to be these large, beefsteak tomatoes ripen to a pale marbled with red, each with a starburst on the green with a hint of yellow. 80 days. blossom end. Rich flavor is a complex blend of $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): bushier and to ripen V167 Big Rainbow ß—Large yellow and red bicolored sweetness and fruitiness. Loads of 1.5” fruits on V209 Striped German ß their crop all at one beefsteak tomato. Fruit can be two pounds each. —Red and gold stripes, inte- short trusses. 70–80 days. rior marbled. Beautiful sliced. Medium to large 80–90 days. V190 Jaune Flamee ß—Smallish baseball-sized time, a feature that ◊ß fruit. Smooth texture, good flavor. 78 days. V168 Bison —Grown by a Seed Savers orange fruits are good for fresh eating and the canners and freezers V210 Stupice ß—Czech heirloom that produces red Exchange member from Buffalo, S.D. best for roasting. Early and very high-yielding. 70 might note. from 1937 through the 1980s. 2.5” fruits. 55–68 days. days. V211 Sweet Pea ß—Looking just like tiny ruby peas, Determinate, 65–77 days. V191 Lemon Drop ß—Translucent yellow-green cher- ß these are more than a cute novelty. They have an V169 Black Cherry —Cherry-sized fruits the color ry tomato with tart-sweet flavor. Winner of the Heirlooms are intense complex sweet flavor that’s great for of dark chocolate continue to ripen after light 2010 Seed Savers Exchange Tomato Tasting. INDETERMINATE frost. Flavor is wonderful, very rich and sweet. snacking and salads. Huge vining productive 80–90 days. plant. 62–75 days. Vigorous. 65 days. V192 Matt’s Wild Cherry ß—Volumes of marble- unless otherwise ß V212 Velvet Red ß—Silver-gray foliage with 1” red V170 Blondkopfchen —The name means “little sized fruits in clusters; great for frequent picking. noted. blonde girl.” Heavy yields of clustered, golden slightly fuzzy cherry fruits. Winner of the 2009 Tart flavor early, sweeter late in the season. Seed Savers Exchange Tomato Tasting. 75–80 yellow 0.5” cherry tomatoes. Very sweet. Vigorous vines. Many modern cherries were bred Sprawling vines. From the Gatersleben Seed Bank days 72–96”h from this original, truly wild type found in V213 Yellow Out Red In ◊ß—Long storing, in Germany. 75 days. Eastern Mexico. 70 days. ß bicolor, “keeper” tomato with medium-sized V171 Bonny Best —Medium-sized red tomato, V193 Mexico Midget ß—Early and very prolific resistant to cracking; few seeds. Good for canning fruit. Yellow orange on the outside, red on the plants continue producing throughout the entire inside. Pick the fruits or store the whole plant and slicing. 72–75 days. growing season. Round, half-inch fruits give an V172 Cherokee Purple ß—This Tennessee heirloom upside down in a cool place. Keeps well into incredible flash of rich tomato flavor, great for winter. 90–95 days, semi-determinate. is extremely productive and has a very rich toma- salads. Huong’s favorite. 60–70 days. to flavor. Vines produce a large number of medi- V194 Mirabell ◊ß—Cherry tomato with clusters of $2.50—3.5” pot: um sized, 10–12 ounce fruits. The flesh is a orange yellow fruit. 75 days. V214 Brandywine ß—Amish heirloom. Deep pink unique brick red with a rose-purple skin. 80 days. ß V195 Moonglow —Medium-sized bright orange color. Good-sized and exquisite taste. Very rich V173 Cherry Roma ◊ß—Red 1–2” plum-shaped fruits. Solid orange meat, few seeds and wonder- and distinctively spicy. 78 days. Ø tomatoes. Winner of the 2013 Seed Savers ful flavor. Seed Savers taste test winner, 2007. V215 Dester’s Amish ß—Large red-pink beefsteaks, Tomato Tasting. 75–80 days. 80 days. 16 to 24 ounces, full sweet flavor. Very smooth V174 Chocolate Stripe ◊ß—Dark red exterior ß V196 Mr. Stripey —Large, lightly ridged, vibrantly with good crack resistance. Winner of the 2011 with olive green stripes and a red interior. colored red-and-yellow striped tomato with a Seed Savers Exchange Tomato Tasting. 80–90 Produces large full-flavored, beefsteak tomatoes. mild, low acid taste. 80 days. days. Ø 75–80 days. ß V197 Nyagous —Baseball-sized black fruits are V216 Moskvich ß—A wonderful, early heirloom V175 Costoluto Genovese ß—Large, heavily ridged borne in clusters of up to six; very productive. tomato from Russia that yields an abundance of and lobed, deep-red Italian tomato with a won- DETERMINATE Excellent full flavor. 80 days. red, six-ounce, round, cold-tolerant fruits with a derfully complex flavor that is delicious raw or V198 Oaxacan Jewel ◊ß TOMATOES —Golden yellow and ruby luscious, rich taste. 60 days. Ø cooked down into a rich, hearty sauce. Great for red bicolor tomato. Exterior coloring extends AT THE SALE: stuffing. 78 days. inward to a marbled interior. Fruit size varies $2.50—4 plants in a pack: V176 Coyote—Extremely long vines, thick foliage. ß • Bison from six ounces to one pound. 80 to 85 days. V217 Amish Paste —Bright red medium tomatoes Tiny white and yellow translucent cherry fruits V199 Omar’s Lebanese ß—Mammoth pink fruit as with meaty and juicy flesh. Excellent for sauce • Dakota Gold with a soft skin. Distinctive flavor. “Best tasting large as 3–4 pounds. One of the largest tomatoes and eating fresh. 80 days. tomato ever!” Prolific, produces heavily until you can grow. Superb flavor; sweet, perfect toma- V218 Grandma Mary’s Italian Paste ß—Heavy • Early Annie frost. 65 days. to taste. Good yields on vigorous plants, good tol- yielding heirloom with meaty large red plum V177 Cuostralee ◊ß—French heirloom produces • Glacier erance to disease. 80 days. shaped fruits. Good for sauce, paste and eating large one to two pound red ribbed fruit. 85 days. V200 Optimus ◊ß—Prime red heirloom tomato fresh. 70-85 days. ◊ß • Green Sausage V178 Curry —Seeds for this large, red, with medium-sized fruit. Will lead the transfor- V219 Martino’s Roma ß—Heavy-producing Italian sweet, and flavorful eating tomato were mation of your garden. 65 days. • Martino’s Roma heirloom with red meaty 3” pear-shaped fruit. a Curry family heirloom, brought from V201 Paul Robeson ß—A Russian heirloom named Has few seeds and is good for paste, sauce and • Minibel West Virginia to Ohio in the late 19th after the singer who won acclaim as a U.S. civil salsa. Determinate, 75–85 days. century. 90 days. rights advocate. Beefsteaks, purple-black with V220 Opalka ß—Outstanding for canning and salsa, ß • Mixed Hybrids V179 Early Annie —Round, meaty 3” fruits with dark green shoulders, to 4” wide. Dark-red this 5” sweet paste tomato is meaty with few few seeds on short plants. Particularly good for • Northern Delight inside. Very flavorful fruits with a good acid- seeds. It looks more like a long pepper than a canning. Determinate, 60 days. sweet balance. 74 days. tomato! 75–85 days ß • Principe Borghese V180 Garden Peach —100-year-old heirloom. Small, V202 Plum Lemon ß—Collected from an elderly V221 San Marzano ß—Elongated 3” fruits. This is a two-ounce fruits are blush pink when ripe and seedsman at Moscow’s Bird Market during the • Roma Long classic Italian paste tomato. Chefs call it the pre- look more like apricots than peaches. Sweet, pro- August 1991 coup. The orange-yellow fruit is 3” mium tomato. Large plants; heavy yields. 80–90 • Ruby Treasure lific and stores well in autumn for winter ripen- long with a pointed end—it really resembles a days. ing indoors. 71 days. lemon. Meaty, sweet refreshing flavor. 72 days. ß • Silvery Fir Tree V181 Gardener’s Delight —Sweet 1.25” cherry red V203 Principe Borghese ß—Bright red egg-shaped $3.00—4 plants in a pack: tomato from Germany. 55–68 days. Italian cherry tomato with an intense tomato fla- V222 Christmas Grape—Better by the bunch! Highly • Tanana ß V182 Glacier —Very early red-orange medium-sized vor and non-watery flesh that makes it ideal for productive plants yield a steady stream of • Yellow Out Red In tomato; more cold tolerant. Determinate, 55–65 drying. Good for containers.Determinate, 75 1” fruits that are borne in clusters of 10–20. days. days. Incredibly sweet tomato flavor. 75 days. Ø ß V183 Gold Medal —Renamed from Ruby Gold in V204 Red Zebra ß—Huge yield of 2” red fruits with V223 Mixed Heirloom Tomato—Can’t decide? Get 1976, this yellow-red bicolor beefsteak with blush light yellow striping (or as some say, yellow fruit one each of Brandywine, Yellow Brandywine, of red on the interior is the winner of the 2008 with red striping). 80 days. Aunt Ruby’s German Green, and Cherokee Seed Savers Exchange Tomato Tasting. 75–85 V205 San Francisco Fog ◊ß—Red clusters of golf Purple. Ø days. ball size fruits. Adapted for cool climates and V224 Seed Saver’s Italian—Plants are completely ß V184 Grandpa’s Minnesota —Prolific heirloom overcast areas. 70–75 days. loaded with fruits weighing over a pound, one of with red 1” cherries that have a mild sweet flavor. V206 Silvery Fir Tree ß—Russian variety with dis- the most productive varieties. Excellent full 75 days (some sources say fewer days). tinctive ferny silvery-gray foliage on compact tomato flavor. Easy to peel, ideal for slicing and ß V185 Green Sausage —Beautiful elongated 4” fruits plants. Heavy crops of round, slightly flattened canning. 70–80 days. Ø that are green with yellow stripes. Rich, sweet 3–3.5” red fruits. Does extremely well in hanging flavor. Short bushy plants good for containers and baskets or on patios. Determinate, 58 days. $4.00—4 plants in a pack: ß produce fruit in great abundance. Also known as 24”h ç V225 Brandywine—Amish heirloom. Deep pink color. Green Sleeves. Determinate, 75–80 days. V207 Stick ◊ß—Unique tomato whose leaves form Good-sized and exquisite taste. Very rich and dis- ß V186 Hillbilly Potato Leaf —Absolutely gorgeous tightly curled clusters like pom-poms on the stem tinctively spicy. 78 days. Ø The little truck slicing tomato. Sweet juicy 4–6” flattened fruits giving the plant a stick-like appearance. Perfect V226 Czech Bush—Stocky plants produce heavy yields means we’ll be about a pound each are yellow streaked with red for tight growing spaces. Red 1–2” fruit. 65 days. of round 4–6 oz. red fruits. Good flavor, nice for Ø restocking this on the blossom end. Heavy producer. 85 days. V208 Striped Cavern ß—Gold-striped red fruit with a containers and tight spaces. 70 days. bell pepper shape. Thick-walled and hollow with plant on Saturday just a small cluster of seeds: great for stuffed morning. tomato recipes. Keeps four weeks when harvested ripe. Good flavor. 80 days. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 29

Tomatoes need to grow in full sun; they are tropical plants that would prefer Vegetables a sunny windowsill, coldframe or indoor growlights until the weather warms up. Other Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum ͆

These tomatoes are either F1 hybrids, bred for productivity and $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): $2.50—3.5” pot (continued): disease resistance, or other recently created varieties. If you save seeds V232 Ruby Treasure ◊ß—Bright scarlet medium V237 Sweet 100 ß—Tiny cherry, indeterminate. F1 from hybrids, they will NOT produce the same kind of fruit next year. sized red fruit can be kept well into the start of hybrid, 70 days. Ø Open-pollinated varieties will “come true” from saved seeds. winter. Pick late in the season prior to frost and store in a cool place. 80–85 days, determinate. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: V233 Sungold ß—Golden orange sweet-tart cherry V238 Roma Long ß—A plum tomato with few seeds $2.00—3.5” pot: tomato fruit develops in clusters. Bears through- that is good for canning and sauce. Open- V227 Carmello ß—Productive yummy red salad tomato. Open-pollinated and out the season. Hybrid, indeterminate, 60 days. pollinated and and determinate, 70–75 days. indeterminate, 75 days. V234 Tanana—Early maturing. Medium, light-red, V239 Sweet 100 ß—Tiny cherry, indeterminate. V228 Dakota Gold ß—Round, golden, 10-ounce fruit. Developed by North Dakota low-acid tomato. Developed in Alaska. Open- F1 hybrid, 70 days. State University for growing conditions typical there. Determinate heavy pro- pollinated and determinate, 68 days. 24–36”h ducer, open-pollinated, 70–85 days. $4.00—6 plants in a pack: ß V229 Jelly Bean ß—Flavorful red grape tomato. Good producer. Open-pollinated $2.50—3.5” pot: V240 Mixed Hybrid Tomatoes —One each and indeterminate, 66–72 days. V235 Indigo Rose ß—Dark purple exterior, red interi- Beefsteak, Celebrity, Cherry, Early Girl, Mountain V230 Minibel ◊ß—Compact, bushy, dwarf, red cherry tomato requires no sup- or with 1-2 ounce fruits high in antioxidants. Gold, and Roma. Determinate, F1 hybrids. port. Perfect for containers or small spaces. 65–70 days, determinate. Open pollinated, indeterminate, 75–80 days. ß V231 Northern Delight ß—Juicy red 2” fruits with a sweet and tart flavor. Fast V236 Sungella —Orange-red golf balls are super See also the TUMBLING TIGER TOMATO growing with high yields, developed for Northern short growing season by sweet and tasty. Heavy trusses of two-ounce in a hanging basket, page 44. Dr. Art Boe and released in 1991 by NDSU. Determinate, 60–65 days. fruits. A favorite of experienced tomato growers. Open-pollinated. 24–48”h Open-pollinated and indeterminate, 70 days. Ø Seed Savers Seed Savers Exchange will be next to the central stairway within the vegetable section. They will be at the sale on Friday and Saturday only! Seeds will NOT be available during Sunday’s discount sale. $2.50 per pack at the Sale Visit www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/sse2014 for links to descriptions of these heirloom varieties:

VEGETABLE SEEDS Mayflower, snap or Holland White Ø Crisphead Pattison Panache Verte dry Ø◊ Japanese Climbing Ø Pablo ◊ et Blanc Ø◊ With seeds, you can plant multiple Purple Podded Pole, snap Ø Little Potato Ø◊ Red Iceberg ◊ Ronde de Nice ◊ times to get fresh crops over the Rattlesnake, snap Ø Longfellow Ø Reine des Glaces ◊ Summer Crookneck Ø season. You can also do a second Speckled Cranberry, dry Ø Mexican Sour Gherkin Webb’s Wonderful Ø◊ planting of many spring vegetables in Squash, Winter Sultan’s Golden Crescent, (aka Cuke-Nuts) late summer for a fall harvest. Lima Beans Late May, early June snap Ø◊ Miniture White Ø◊ Early June–July Burgess Buttercup Ø Planting times for direct seeding into Sultan’s Green Crescent, Nippon Sanjaku Christmas Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck the ground, both in spring and late snap Ø◊ Kiuri Ø◊ Henderson Bush Potimarron ◊ summer, are shown in italic. True Red Cranberry, dry Ø Parade Ø Silver Bell ◊ Turkey Craw, snap or Parisian Pickling Ø Melons Arugula Table Queen Ø dry Ø◊ Poona Kheera Ø Early June April–early May, August–Sept. Thelma Sanders Ø Russian Pickling Ø Minnesota Midget Ø Arugula Ø Waltham Butternut Ø Beets True Lemon Ø Pride of Wisconsin Apollo Mid-April–July Winter Luxury Ø Ø Endive Okra Sylvetta Albino Turnips Ø Late April–early May, August Mid-June–July Asian Greens Bull’s Blood Early April, late July–early August Burpee’s Golden Ø Très Fine Maraîchère Ø Hill Country Red Ø April–early May, August–Sept. Purple Top White Globe Chioggia Ø ◊ Silver Queen Ø◊ Mizuna Ø Gourd Cylindra Watermelons Prize Choy Ø June–July Peas Detroit Dark Red Ø Early June Tatsoi Ø Birdhouse Late April–early May Early Blood Turnip Ø Chelsea Ø◊ Chinese Miniature, organic Amish Snap, snap Ø Golden Midget Beans, bush habit Gourd Mixture Champion of England, shell Carrots Orangeglo June–July Late April–late June Spinning Green Arrow, shell Ø ◊ Moon & Stars Arikara, dry Danvers Ø Warted Mixture Tom Thumb, shell ◊ (Van Doren) Ø Black Valentine, dry or snap Dragon Kale ◊ Pumpkins Moon & Stars Bountiful, dry or snap Jaune du Doubs April–May, August–September Ø Late May–early June (Yellow Fleshed) Ø Calypso, dry Dwarf Blue Curled Paris Market Amish Pie Sweet Siberian Ø◊ Dragon’s Tongue, wax Scarlet Nantes Scotch Ø Ø Cornfield Pumpkin Empress, snap St. Valery Habhorer Gruner Krauser ◊ FLOWER SEEDS Ø Fin de Bagnol, snap Lacinato Ø Radishes Bachelor Buttons: Blue Boy Ø◊ Hidatsa Red, dry Chard Red Russian Ø Late April–early May, mid-August Bee’s Friend Ω Phacelia Ø◊ Mid-April–July Hutterite Soup, dry Scarlet ◊ China Rose Ø Calendula: mixture Five Color Silverbeet Ø Ireland Creek Annie, Cincinnati Market California Poppy: mixture Ø◊ Kohlrabi dry Corn Early Scarlet Globe Cosmos Ω: Ø◊ Late April–early May, August–Sept. Kenearly Yellow, dry End of May, first 2 weeks of June French Breakfast Ø Diablo Purple Vienna Ø Kentucky Wonder Bush, snap Blue Jade Ø Plum Purple Sensation mixture ◊ White Vienna Ø Lina Sisco’s Bird Egg, dry Country Gentleman Ø White Icicle Ø Sea Shells Painted Pony, snap or Golden Bantam Ø Lettuce Globe Amaranth: mixture Ø◊ Shallot dry Mid-April–early June, Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate Japonica Stripped Maize Late May, early June Pencil Pod Golden, wax Ø◊ late August–Labor Day Ø Ø Zebrune ◊ Provider, snap Mandan Bride Ø ◊ Loose Leaf Marigold: Red Marietta ◊ Red Swan, snap Mixed Colors Broomcorn Gold Rush Ø◊ Soybeans Morning Glory: Grandpa Ott’s ◊ Royalty Purple Pod, snap Seneca Red Stalker Ø◊ Green Oak Leaf Ø◊ Mid-May–early June Nasturtium: Ø◊ Ø Beans, pole habit Stowell’s Evergreen Ø Red Velvet Shirofumi Black Velvet Ø Rossa di Trento Tip Top June–July Tom Thumb Popcorn Spinach SSE Lettuce Mixture Sunflowers Ω: Two Inch Strawberry Late April–early May, August Cherokee Trail of Tears, Ø Evening Sun Ø Popcorn Butterhead America dry and snap Lemon Queen Ø Gulley’s Favorite Ø◊ Bloomsdale Ø Climbing French, snap Ø Cucumbers Orange Sun Tennis Ball Ø New Zealand Gold of Bacau, wax ◊ End of May–third week of July Ø Three Heart Ø Ring of Fire Good Mother Stallard, dry ◊ A & C Pickling Ø Ø Yugoslavian Red Butterhead Squash, Summer Taiyo Hidatsa Shield Figure, Bushy Late May, early June Valentine Ø Ø ◊ Romaine dry Ø◊ Collier Black Beauty Zucchini Ø Sweet Peas: Grandiflora Mix Ø Forellenschluss Ideal Market, snap Crystal Apple Golden Zucchini Ø Zinnia: Persian Carpets Ø Winter Density Ø Jacobs Cattle, dry ◊ Double Yield Pattison Panache Jaune Ø Red Romaine Ø Kentucky Wonder Pole, snap Early Fortune et Verte ◊ Edmonson Ø Rouge d’Hiver Ø◊ 30 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com No to Neonicotinoids at the Sale These systemic pesticides kill bees. But they’re hard to avoid.

riends School Plant Sale cares about the health of your gar- den. We want to see healthy plants in healthy soil visited by a healthy assortment of thriv- ing pollinators. Last year we focusedF on the health of bees, one particular pollinator, and encouraged the wide use of bee- friendly plants. But we have come to believe that even the best plants grown in the best places with the best practices can do harm when those plants come to the garden infused with long-acting, invisible insec- ticides. Which brings us to neonicotinoid insecticides. This is a family of insecti- cides, with actions similar to nicotine, that was developed in the 1980–90s. These insecticides (see list below) have been very commercially successful, prob- ably because they are supposed to be less A long-horned bee toxic to mammals than previous insecticides. A green sweat bee (Agapostemon) on a fall-blooming aster. Photo by Heather Holm from her book Pollinators (Melissodes). of Native Plants, reviewed on page 31. Photo by Heather Holm. One of them, imidocloprid, is the most widely used insecticide in the world. of three of these neonicotinoids. In the U.S., become quite sure that we don’t want neonics But the neonicotinoids have been implicated they are “under study” with no action likely for in our own gardens, and absolutely certain that in Colony Collapse Disorder, and in the decline at least another three or four years. we don’t want to sell neonic-treated plants to of pollinators in general. What makes them In addition to bees, songbirds and beneficial anyone else. So the Plant Sale had to particularly concerning is that they are systemic invertebrates may be negatively affected by become neonic-free. (treat one part of the plant or the soil around it neonics. There is data worldwide that neonic Has it been easy? Essentially it has meant and you have treated the whole plant including contamination of surface and groundwater is having conversations with each grower, asking the pollen and the nectar) and they are persist- already above the level needed to kill aquatic growers to speak with all their suppliers, and in ent (after one treatment they may last years in invertebrates. The Plant Sale committee is par- effect examining the history of every plant we The list of the best soil, and up to six years in woody plants). ticularly concerned because most neonic stud- sell. Often we have been the first to ask about plants for bees At lethal levels they kill, and at sub-lethal ies have looked at agricultural neonic usage; neonics. Inevitably we have had to drop some from last year’s levels they may kill also, but indirectly, by dis- amounts used in horticulture may be up to 120 plants, substitute others, and in a few cases raise catalog can be rupting the immune system and the naviga- times higher, and in home use higher still. some prices. Some things we have learned: found at tional system, at least in bees. Responding to In complex systems, we can argue forever Seed-grown plants have the simplest www.friendsschool these concerns, in 2013 the European Union about what level of certainty constitutes history to trace. Unlike agricultural seeds plantsale.com/bees imposed a two-year moratorium on some uses “proof.” But the Plant Sale committee has (almost all soy seeds, for example, are treated continued on page 31 A PARTIAL LIST OF PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN NEONICS If you care about pollinators, be Acetamiprid Clothianidin Imidacloprid Knockout Ready-To-Use Grub alert for neonics. They can hide Foliar spray for garden fruits and Granules for turf, and ornamental Foliar spray for turf and ornamen- Killer under a multitude of aliases in vegetables, and ornamental flow- flowers, shrubs, or trees. tal flowers, trees, and shrubs; soil Monterey Once a Year Insect lawn treatments, Japanese beetle ers, trees, and shrubs. Bayer Advanced All-in-One Rose drench for garden fruits and vegeta- Control II sprays, and pre-treatments for bles, ornamental flowers, trees, and Emerald Ash Borer. Ortho Bug B Gon Garden Insect & Flower Care granules Ortho Bug B Gon Year-Long Tree Killer shrubs; trunk injection for trees; & Shrub Insect Control Treatment in your neighbor's yard Green Light Grub Control with granules for turf and ornamental Ortho MAX Tree & Shrub Insect can kill the bees in your yard, so Ortho Bug B Gon for Lawns Arena flowers, shrubs, or trees. the time to talk about this is now. Ortho Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Control Dinotefuran Bayer Advanced 3-in-1 Insect, Surrender Brand GrubZ Out Be a good neighbor yourself and Insect Killer Disease, & Mite Control Granules for turf and ornamental properly dispose of any of your Ortho Rose and Flower Insect flowers, shrubs or trees; soil drench Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree Thiamethoxam own neonics. And don't buy new Killer ones. for ornamental flowers, trees, and & Shrub Insect Control Foliar spray for turf and ornamen- Ortho Rose Pride Insect Killer shrubs. Avoid products that contain: Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree tal flowers, trees, and shrubs; gran- Green Light Tree & Shrub Insect & Shrub Protect & Feed ules for turf and ornmanetal • Acetamiprid Control with Safari 2 G Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus flowers, trees, and shrubs. • Clothianidin Safari & Vegetable Insect Control Amdro Quick Kill Lawn & • Dinotefuran Ortho Tree & Shrub Insect Control Bayer Advanced All-in-One Rose Landscape Insect Killer • Imidacloprid Plus Miracle Gro Plant Food & Flower Care concentrate Amdro Rose & Flower Care • Thiamethoxam DIY Tree Care Products Multi- Maxide Dual Action Insect Killer Insect Killer Ferti-lome 2-N-1 Systemic Hi-Yield Systemic Insect Spray www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 31 with neonics), horticultural seeds are Netherlands, where there is a ban on available without insecticide treatment. neonics, so we assumed these bulbs Since they tend to be grown by a single would be neonic-free. Not so. The lily Learn How to grower, if that grower does not use neoni- (Lilium) bulbs that we have ordered for cotinoids, we can be virtually certain that years are exempt from the ban and in fact the plant is neonic-free. Many of the are required to be treated with neonics pri- Help Pollinators smaller plants at the sale are seed-grown: or to export. This discovery necessitated a hen you first see the book, Pollinators for all 4-packs in annuals and vegetables, veg- last-minute scramble to find some good Native Plants, it draws you in quickly etables in 3.5” pots, most perennials in replacements, which we have done, but through its 1,200 color photos of flowers, 2.5” pots, all our native flowering plants you’ll notice that they are not quite as W insects, and their interactions. and grasses marked with a Minnesota inexpensive as in previous years. Just as Doug Tallamy’s book Bringing Nature Home symbol, and some others. Some of the growers we have spoken was an eye-opener for many folks in the understanding Cutting-grown plants have to have plans to stop using neonics, either of the relationships of native plants and insects and how proved to be a much more complex because of their own concerns or because gardeners could have a positive role in the environment, problem. These plants tend to be the of ours. A few didn’t even know they Heather Holm’s new book carries the discussion to the larger annuals and perennials. They begin were using neonics (see the product list Pollinators of role that pollinating insects play in the life of a plant and their lives as a cutting from a mother on page 30 again for multiple names for Native Plants why that is important. by Heather Holm plant somewhere in the world, often out- the same chemical)! Simply bringing up Holm, of Minnetonka, has done a fabulous job of Pollination Press, 2014 side of the U.S., which makes treatment the issue is beginning to effect change. 306 pages, $29.95 organizing the complex and records difficult to access. These cuttings We have done everything in our technical subject of pollination. This is a book that then get shipped to growers in the United power to be sure the plants we sell will be read and enjoyed for its illustrations, tidbits States where they are rooted. They often are neonicotinoid-free. of information, and the larger view it presents. But, pass through several growers on their Let’s carry this forward. If this issue is more importantly, it’s a book you will want to study. way to becoming the plant that you see important to you, and we think it should It’s small enough to fit the hand as a field guide, yet at the sale. be, then the greater community needs to ambitious enough to cover the subject as portrayed The Plant Sale committee has had to hear your concerns. When you go to through 65 perennial flowering native plants. accept that we are unlikely to know about another nursery, garden center, or plant My recommendation is to spend a preliminary the early treatment of these cuttings sale, ask questions: hour with the book to understand its organization. (does early treatment matter? Or are the • Do you use neonicotinoids? A great spangled fritillary The vocabulary of the opening chapter will cause neonicotinoids diluted out by time and • Do you know which of your (Speyeria cybele) on a pale many readers to refer to the word glossary in the plant growth? We don’t know), but we growers do? coneflower. Photo by Heather Holm. back of the book. You might even want to read the have made every attempt to be sure that • What are you doing about it? glossary first before starting page one. You’ll notice the color tabbed sections for they have not been treated after rooting. There are alternatives, both chemical a visual glossary and indexes, the suggested pollinator planting plans, and the This in itself has been difficult; some and non-chemical: tell them. Be willing to common bee genera and conservation guides. growers treat all the plants, but at differ- work with responsive and responsible All of this is supporting the core of the book, which is devoted to the native ent times; some treat vendors and growers, big Given what we are plant/insect interactions in three communities—prairie, woodland edge, and none, and some treat and small. One of the able to know, there wetland edge. selectively. And some things that we hear from consider the information is not a plant growers is that they private and won’t talk we sell that we treat because of the to us. would hesitate to expectations of the cus- We have chosen to put in our own tomer (are a few aphids drop plants when it has gardens. all that bad?). Maybe we been clear that they have have a part in this; been treated with neonics, or if there is, maybe we need to let some of that need in our best estimation, inadequate infor- for “perfection” go. And while we are on mation. Recognizing that we are working that subject, if you have ever used an from second-hand data, unavailable data, insecticide, check your shelves to make and, for some plants, layers of informa- sure that it is not a neonicotinoid; label- tion, we can’t absolutely guarantee that ing is often unclear. (See the sidebar.) none of our plants has been touched by a We are happy to welcome you to our neonic, but we come as close as is possi- best effort at a neonic-free Friends School ble this year. Given what we are able to Plant Sale, the first of many. If you have know, there is not a plant that we sell that questions about specific plants, feel free Holm organizes each featured plant into a left-hand page of plant information and a we would hesitate to put in our gardens. to e-mail us, or ask at the info desk dur- right-hand page of insect interactions with that plant. Bulbs proved a problem. Many of ing the sale. We look forward to talking In a format that reminded me of Welby Smith’s technique in Trees and Shrubs of the bulbs at past sales came from the with you about this. —Toria Minnesota, Holm has organized each of the featured plants into a left-hand page of plant information for culture, distribution, keying and additional notes. The To learn more right-hand page is for the insect interactions with that specific plant. Both pages www.xerces.org, including www.xerces.org/ www.abcbirds.org are profusely illustrated. wings-magazine/neonicotinoids-in-your-garden For anyone who is interested in a better understanding of pollination and your www.panna.org www.beyondpesticides.org, including role as a gardener, practitioner, small grower or farmer, this is a must-have book. www.beyondpesticides.org/pollinators/documents/ www.pollinator.org It will add to your understanding of insects and wild plants and their role in the pesticide_list_final.pdf Silent Spring intricate web of life on earth. American Bird Conservancy, www.abcbirds.org/ by Rachel Carson —Kent Petterson, Terrace Horticultural Books abcprograms/policy/toxins/Neonic_FINAL.pdf TED Talk by Dr. Marla Spivak, www.ted.com/talks/ Pollinators of Native Plants will be for sale in the Terrace Horticultural Books booth marla_spivak_why_bees_are_disappearing Thursday (volunteer sale), Friday, and Saturday during the plant sale or by calling 651-222-5536. 32 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

There were no signs to identify the plants…just wooden sticks that always fell out of the flats.

The 10th annual sale in 2000. This was two years after we moved to St. Paul. Note the school was under construction in the background. PHOTO BY MARK MACEMON Then-8th-grader Tony helping to unload hanging baskets in 2003.

The hanging baskets were used as a kind of fence along the front of the school grounds. PHOTO BY MARK MACEMON Then-8th-grader Nino helped a customer with her Plant Sale–25 Years plants. continued from page 1 year-round to select plants and make each sale more stream- PHOTO BY MARK MACEMON lined. Our middle school students learn about community We added large tents in 2003, which seemed great until straight-line service and hard work as they help set up the sale, manage winds knocked them down in 2004. plant sections, and assist shoppers. Plant lovers or people who just love the sale donate countless hours to make it a success. We hope you feel their enthusiasm as you shop! Even with the growth of the last 25 years, the Friends School Plant Sale is still about community. The sale brings together novice gardeners, master gardeners, and everyone in between. It’s a community of volunteers working to Volunteers, like Kay and Ralph Hilgendorf, spend the make the sale high-quality, pleasant, and efficiently run. months before the sale collecting and storing about And it’s for a great cause: making Friends School of 11,000 used strawberry flats that are donated by Minnesota accessible, regardless of financial need. The sale moved to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand in 2005. grocery stores. The flats get transported to the It provides 66,000 square feet indoors, plus a lot more outside. Grandstand the week of the sale. Thank you for your support of our 25th sale! Alumni look back on sales past PHOTO BY MARK MACEMON Charlotte looking up the location Unloading clematis in 2011: Nate, Bennett, and Zion (back row); Mashal and Phoebe in the Louisa and Hannah were herb section leaders in 2004. of a plant in 2008. Arlen (in front). perennials, 2007.

t Friends School of Charlotte ’08 said, my favorite memory is still Louisa and Hannah ’04 Friends School alumni Minnesota, we believe stu- “The plant sale is an amazing riding around on shopping “When Hannah and I found out often return to volunteer at Adents of all ages can and place for young people to learn carts.)” we were chosen to be section the plant sale after they graduate. should actively serve our greater and take pride in the work they leaders of the herb section we Phoebe ’10 It’s a great way to reconnect with community. Volunteering at the do. I learned how to interact with were extremely surprised, because “In middle school I looked forward their friends and teachers and, as Friends School Plant Sale is part of adults as an equal, and that was we weren’t exactly rule abiders. all year to volunteering at the one alumnus says, the sale “is a the middle school service learning very exciting for me.” However, volunteering at the plant sale—it was an adventure, beautiful, nature-friendly, and program. Our 5th–8th graders plant sale provided us with an and just so much fun. I was so community-based way to raise spend the week setting up the sale Bennett ’11 outlet to channel our energy in a young, but no one ever made me money for a school.” and assisting shoppers. For many, “The plant sale showed me that positive and rewarding way. We great things were within my feel so. I felt responsible and it is their first “real job” and they knew we had to take our respon- Thank you, FSM alumni, for means. At an age where you get through that I acted and became work hard to help keep the sale sibility seriously and wear our 25 years of hard work. more responsible. I was actually running smoothly. We checked in to decide so little, it was nice to sashes confidently and with pride working and helping people and with a few of our alumni about experience the independence and once we saw the line on the first that was something new and what they remember best about responsibility that was given to day wrapping around the two great to me.” volunteering at the sale. me at the plant sale. (That being corners of the school's block.” www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 33 Fairy Gardens Allow Room for Play hether it’s called Fairy Plants we offer at the sale: Gardening or, if you’re a Curry plant, H049 Wnonbeliever, Miniature Rosemary, Golden Rain, H121 Gardening, the landscaping in Rosemary, creeping, H124 miniature that’s become popular in Thyme, English miniature, H150 the last few years is a playful way Brass buttons, P080 to expand your gardening horizons. Moss campion, P093 In the ground or in appropriate Cranesbill, Alpine, P160 pots, a tiny version of a full-sized Mini hen and chicks, P271 garden is achievable without years Moneywort, P456 of hard work or multiple failures. Irish moss, P460 With miniature gardens, it’s all Golden oregano, P471 about scale: sweet little “trees,” Pinks, P503–P505, P508A, P508B small-leafed plants, and appropri- Stonecrop—any of the shorter, ate-sized hardscaping. Very small small-leafed ones, page 21 conifers would be suitable trees, Sea Thrift (Armeria) P543 or you could venture into mini- Creeping thyme, P591–P597 topiary, shaping a small upright Mini jade tree, A041 rosemary or maybe a curry plant or Stonecrop, Ogon, A050 lavender plant into the form you Lavender cotton, Lemon Fizz A352 need. Small-leafed, low-growing Alyssum, A053–A056 annuals and perennials, as well as Spike moss, A545 groundcovers, can be grown under Wire vine, A586 the trees. A small scissors will help Arborvitae such as Cutie or Anna’s control heights and shapes as the Magic Ball, and other young or A mini jade tree stands in for a tree, while variegated thyme makes a shrub beside the bench. Alyssum, stonecrop, plants grow. small conifers, page 48 and other succulents fill out the rest of the garden. Photo courtesy of www.miniaturegardenshoppe.com For a woodland garden (planted Boxwood, S014 in a hollow stump, perhaps), small- Smaller ferns, page 54 er ferns and various mosses with a Rue anemone, N171 few lichened/mossy rocks and Plants we don’t have at the sale twigs would be simple to put but are worth checking out: What’s in a Plant Name? together. A beach-themed garden Baby tears • small-leafed pileas • could feature sea shells as well as creeping fig • native moss from lants have botanical names, often called “Latin names.” tropical plants. There are lots of your garden or lawn • seedling Until recently these names were fairly simple and possibilties—get creative and have pine trees agreed-upon worldwide. fun! —Carol P A plant’s scientific name is its genus and species in italics, plus—if it’s a selected variety—its cultivar name. Example: Phlox paniculata ‘Bright Eyes’. A cultivar name should be North Star Seeds enclosed in single quotes and there are international rules governing what can and cannot be a cultivar name. $1.25–$2.00 inside the Grandstand near the vegetable section Increasingly, though, cultivated plants are being given a Beans Cucumber Turnip third type of name: a trademarked name. Yes, just the way Tylenol and Kleenex are registered trademarks, now a plant’s Gold Grop Homemade Pickles Purple Top White Globe Kentucky Blue Pole National Pickling name can be owned by a company or individual. These plants Better known as Zinnia Zahara Romano Bush Spacemaster Watermelon still have a cultivar name, but it is purposely designed to be a Double Fire, this plant’s registered name is Zinnia ‘Pas 553645’. Who Royal Purple Straight Eight Sugar Baby name you wouldn’t want to use, such as ‘Pas 553645’. This wants to call it that? Top Crop Herbs way, people who sell and write about plants are steered into Kale using the trademarked names, such as, in this case, Zinnia Beets Dwarf Green Curled Arugula Basil, Sweet Zahara Double Fire. Much prettier. Chioggia Lettuce There are several problems with this practice, but for us at the Friends Cylindra Basil, Lemon Black Seeded Simpson Chives School Plant Sale, our difficulty is that we want to give you accurate infor- Detroit Dark Red Grand Rapids mation about each plant, including its correct name. It has become very Ruby Queen Dill Ruby Red Fennel, Florence hard, and often impossible, to distinguish between a plant’s trademarked Broccoli Salad Bowl Marjoram, Sweet and cultivar names or even to find out what the cultivar name is. Also, Calabrose Parsley Oregano, Italian the internet is full of errors in naming plants. It already takes several peo- Brussel Sprouts Moss Curled Sage ple months of careful research to provide our customers with good infor- Savory, Summer mation on our 350–400 new plants every year. Long Island Improved Parsnip Thyme, Garden So, though it makes us sad to do it, we have reluctantly decided to Imperial Hollow Core Cabbage adopt a new way to list plants in the catalog. We will still give the com- Flowers Golden Acre Peas mon name and the Latin name, but the “variety” name we list could be: Alyssum Mammoth Red Rock Oregon Sugar Pod Carpet of Snow • a cultivar name without its single quotes, Sugar Star (snap) Cantaloupe Bachelor's Button mix • a trademarked name without its or ®, Wando ™ Hales Best Calendula • part of its Latin name, common name, or just its color description. Pepper Iroquois Fiesta mix Actually, unless you are as interested in plant names as we are, you will Jalapeño California Poppy Carrots hardly notice any difference, except for the lack of single quotation marks. Cardinal Climber Danvers Half Long Pumpkin The name we list will be the name that, unless you exclusively use Latin Cosmos Nantes Coreless Jack-o-Lantern names, it makes sense to call the plant. —Nancy Sensation mix Little Fingers Radish Marigold Royal Chantonay Cherry Belle Cracker Jack mix Chard Crimson Giant Sparky mix Plant Sale gift certificates Bright Lights German Giant Morning Glory Sparkler Heavenly Blue A GOOD MOTHER’S DAY GIFT! Corn Rutabaga Scarlet O’Hara Ambrosia (bicolor) American Purple Top Split Second Purchase online at www.fsmn.org/plant-sale-gift Blue Hopi Nasturtium Bodacious Squash Dwarf Jewel mix Or you can send a check to Friends School, Buttercup How Sweet It Is (white) Sunflower 1365 Englewood Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 Early Prolific Straight- Honey & Pearl (bicolor) Giant Mammoth neck (summer) with the name and address of the recipient, Incredible Hybrid Sweet Pea mix Early Summer Serendipity (bicolor) Zinnia and we will mail it directly to her! Crookneck (summer) Strawberry Popcorn California Giant mix Sugar Buns 34 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Annual Flowers Key Alyssum, Sweet Lobularia maritima Í Full sun † Easy to grow. Forms a thick carpet of tiny flowers, so ∏ Part sun/part shade Indoor/Outdoor Plants wonderfully fragrant that it is well worth stooping to smell them. Perfect for edging or overhanging a sunny Ó Shade A001 Angel’s Trumpet, Tropical A014 Ginger, Variegated Shell wall. Good in containers. 4”h by 10”w Í∫ Ω Brugmansia Alpinia zerumbet Variegata $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Attractive to bees ◊ß ı Pink 8” blossoms. Very reliable bloomer. Tender Striking yellow stripes on dark green leaves. A053 Aphrodite Red Bird food source A054 Easter Basket Mix ß—Pink, purple and white. ∫ woody tropical bush covered with huge, hanging, Fragrant white flowers tinged pink with yellow lips Butterfly-friendly trumpet-shaped blooms. Plant in a tub to winter and red throats. 48”h Í∏ †$11.00—1 quart pot A055 Purple ß ˙ Hummingbird-friendly indoors. 96”h Í∏†¥ $9.00—1 gal. pot A056 White ß A015 Hawaiian Ti ß A003 Banana, Abyssinian ß Amaranth, Ornamental Amaranthus ç Attractive foliage Cordyline terminalis Red Sister Ensete ventricosum Maurelii Tall, bushy plants with deeply colored leaves are Ç Culinary Tropical plant with broad blades in plum and deep appreciated for their beauty. Highly nutritious grain ´ Dwarf red Abyssinian banana with foliage that is burgundy with neon pink. Striking texture for a Edible flowers (90 days); young leaves are tasty, as well. Height ˝ flushed burgundy-red, especially in the new growth large container. A variety of the plant that is tradi- Ground cover and when in full sun. Winters well in the house. tionally used for grass skirts. Syn. C. fruticosa. depends on soil and exposure. Drought-resistant. Í∏†  Medicinal Does not like to dry out. 72–84”h Í∏ † 36–72”h ͆ç $19.00—3 gal. pot Reseeds. ˜ Minnesota native $12.00—1 gal. pot $1.50—2.5” pot: A016 Hibiscus, Tropical Braided ß ‰ A057 Velvet Curtains Rock garden A004 Brush Cherry, Topiary ß , A. cruentis—Intense show of Hibiscus, Sunny City series shining crimson foliage topped by curving bur- Eugenia myrtifolia Large blooms with crepe-paper-like petals and † Cold-sensitive: gundy fronds like a jester’s cap. Dramatic cut If you ever wanted to have one of those topiaries glossy foliage. Three stems braided to form a small keep above 40°F flowers. 60”h that are made up of spheres of small leaves, here’s tree. Available in a range of colors, and they should ¥ $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Toxic to humans your chance. Tall and narrow, this three-tiered topi- be blooming at the sale, so you can choose the one A058 Pygmy Torch, A. hypochondriacus—Dark crimson ß Saturday restock ary makes an elegant statement. 60”h Í∏ † you like. 36–48”h ͆ $15.00—6” pot 12” flower spikes and burgundy-toned foliage. $39.00—3 gal. pot A017 Mandevilla, Red ß What makes this poor plant a hypochondriac? A005 Caladium Caladium ß Mandevilla Sun Parasol Giant Red The species name is from the Greek for “below” (hypo) and “cartilege” (chondos) meaning “below Large leaves unfold in red, pink, green, and white, Large trumpet-shaped blooms for a completely the ribs,” where the ancients believed melancholy providing color in shade. The hotter and more tropical look. On a 30” trellis. Best in a sunny posi- originated. This plant does have moody colors! humid it gets, the better caladium looks, provided tion, but tolerates partial shade. 72”h ͆ 20–24”h water is available. Choose from Frieda Hemple $15.00—6” pot (red), White Queen (white and pink), Candidum $5.00—6 plants in a pack: (white), Freida Halderman (pink), Florida Elise A018A Snake Plant Sansevieria trifasciata A059 Copperhead ◊ß—Bright copper plume-like (pink). 24”h ∏†ç¥ $8.00—6” pot The classic houseplant with upright spears of seed heads. Perfect background plant. 48–60”h green. A great vertical accent in a summer contain- A060 Tricolor Splendens Perfecta ß Calla Zantedeschia aethiopica , A. tricolor — er. Unkillable. 36”h ∏Ó $9.00—5.25” pot Very colorful leaves of rich red, yellow and bright Elegant flowers and large arrowhead-shaped. Keep green. Early. 36–72”h moist. Í∏†¥ A018B Spider Lily $12.00—2 gal. pot: Hymenocallis Advance Angel Mist Angelonia angustifolia A006 Florist’s White—White 8” rolled goblets in Pure white flowers with yellow stripes in the Great garden performer, thriving in heat and wet or dry spring and summer. Green leaves. 36”h throat in late spring. Grown for its unique sculp- conditions. Beautiful .75” blooms like tiny orchids or tural and marvelous fragrance, the 18–24” flower snapdragons. Excellent in containers. 10–12”h Í∏ $15.00—5.25” pot: has long, spider leg-like petals extending from the A007 Ibiza ◊—Yellow flowers flushed with an $3.00—3.5” pot: center. Í∏† $10.00—1 quart pot ß orange-red edge. Good cut flower and very A063 Serena Lavender —Masses of lavender fragrant. 24–36”h Spikes blooms open on plentiful long, elegant stems all summer. Caladium A008 Odessa ◊—An elegant twist of near black Vertical accents for the garden or containers. A064 Serena Purple ß—Purple and pink bicolor. set off by lightly splotched lance-shaped Can be overwintered indoors. Í∏† foliage. A true collector’s calla. 12–20”h $3.00—3.5” pot: Angel’s Trumpet Datura A009 Red Alert ◊—Ultra-vivid red-orange A019 Green, Dracaena ß—A tough-as-nails con- Bushy plants covered with huge upfacing trumpet- blooms will add bold neon to any garden. tainer plant and popular houseplant with an shaped blooms. Give it plenty of space. 36”h Í¥ Attractive, white flecked foliage completes the upright vase shape. 12–30”h great look. Can be grown indoors. 20–24”h $4.00—3.5” pot: $6.00—4” pot: A065 Beej, D. inoxia ß—Unique fuzzy foliage, large, Elephant Ears Colocasia A020 Cha Cha, Cordyline ◊ß—Showy apricot creamy white flowers. From India. Easy to grow and over-winter indoors. Thrives in spikes with peach stripes mature to a mix of $6.00—4.5” pot: full sun and moist soil, but does well in shade, too. yellow and green. Fountain habit. An excel- ß Í∏Ó†ç¥ A066 Purple —”Hose in hose” double purple lent accent plant for the center of a container ∫ ç blooms. $10.00—6” pot: or a mass planting. 18–30”h A067 White ß—Single blooms. ∫ ß A021 Colorama, Dracaena ß—Hot pink to bright A010 Black Magic —Unusual dramatic dusty ß◊ purplish black foliage. 36–72”h red leaf margins, greenish-cream stripe in the A068 Artemisia, Silver A011 Blue Hawaii ß—Vibrant blue-purple veins center. Known as the rainbow tree, it needs Artemisia Parfum d’Ethiopia and margins on green leaves. Stems and the some light to maintain its color, but avoid Frilly, velvety, spicy-scented, silver foliage on a vigor- ç veins on the underside of the leaves direct, hot sun. 24–48”h ous, tough plant. 18”h by 36”w Í $5.00—4” pot are burgundy. 48”h $7.00—5.25” pot: Artichoke Cynara A012 Coffee Cups ß—Glossy olive A022 Green, Dracaena ß—Larger plant, over- Í´ green leaves with dark purple- wintered from last year. 30–48”h Striking architectural plants. Calla black stems, beautifully cupped $12.00—4.5” pot: $3.00—3.5” pot: so that the leaves catch the A023 Red Star, Cordyline ◊ß— A069 Globe, Imperial Star, C. scolymus—A special vari- rain. 36–60”h Burgundy-purple-bronze spikes ety for northern gardens. Don’t harvest the bud: $15.00—5.25” pot: make bright flowers or coleus look let them bloom. The otherworldly purple flower  A013 Mojito, C. esculenta ◊ß— great. 36”h is worth the sacrifice. 48”h A070 Moroccan, C. baetica ssp. maroccana—Artichoke Broad green leaves filled with $15.00—5.25” pot: dark speckles and splotches drama without artichoke size. Magenta buds open A024 Coral, Cordyline ◊—Vertical spikes on purple stems. 24–36”h to blue-violet flowers. Gray-green spiny foliage of coral edged in dark green. resists deer and drought. 18”h 36–72”h Elephant Ears

• Coborn’s Delivers Thanks • Cub to all the grocery stores • Lunds that allow the Friends School June 16–July16–July 18 Plant Sale to reuse their • Mississippi Market strawberry flats so • Rainbow our shoppers have boxes • Trader Joes to carry their plants in! • Whole Foods www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 35 Annual Flowers A071 Aster, Pot and Patio Mix Aster ß Bachelor’s Buttons Centaurea cyanus A083 Begonia, Big ß◊ Large, frilly double flowers in a mix of colors. Will Long strong stems ideal for cut flowers. Easy to grow, Begonia benariensis Rose with Bronze Leaf bloom all summer, but best early and then again from it makes a beautiful contrast to brighter hued plants. Vigorous hybrid series with more and larger flowers. August to frost. 8”h Í∏ ∫ Only the petals are edible. Í∏´ Clusters of early, rich rose-pink 2.5–3” flowers held $2.50—4 plants in a pack $2.50—4 plants in a pack: above glossy, pointed, bronze-green foliage. Unfussy, A075 Blue Boy ß—Double blooms in a stunning robust, well-branched hybrid also makes a good house- Baby Blue Eyes Nemophila ∏ shade of blue. 30”h plant. 12–20”h $5.00—4” pot Bouncy, dainty, five-petal cupped flowers. Appreciates A076 Midnight ß—Striking, nearly black, fluffy afternoon shade or dappled shade: its botanical name Begonia, Bolivian Begonia boliviensis double blooms. 36”h means it loves the woodland. Grows quickly and Attractive serrated leaves are shaped like wings and blooms profusely in spring. Reseeds. West coast Bacopa Sutera cordata will cascade over walls or baskets. Season-long blooms. ∏‰ ∏Ó¥ natives. 4–8”h Trailing, great for containers. Í∏ Can be brought inside, dormant, for the winter. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: $3.00—3.5” pot: $4.00—4” pot: ß A072 Five Spot, N. maculata—Delicate purple veins and A077 White ß—Tiny white flowers. Drought tolerant. A084 Bonfire Scarlet —12–15”h ß a large purple spot at the tip of each petal. 12”h A085 Santa Cruz —Eye-catching profusion of red- A073 Penny Black, N. menziesii—Penny-sized, these orange flowers. 12–15”h saucer-shaped, deep purple to black flowers have $4.00—4” pot: ß $5.00—4” pot: scalloped silver-white edges. From spring to A078 Blue —Blue flowers. 12”h ß A086 Crackling Fire Pink—Rich pink blooms, semi- August, blooms cover the compact, feathery A079 Great Dark Pink —Dark pink flowers. Disease trailing summer through fall. Compact. Can be foliage. Good for edging. Fun to plant in a and heat resistant. 4–8”h A080 Great Pink Ring ß—Light pink flowers with over-wintered indoors dark and dry. 12”h container with Five Spot. ◊ß Bachelor’s Buttons purple centers 5”h A087 Crackling Fire Red —A red from the A074 Baby Jump Up ß series that comes in hot colors, tolerates more $5.00—4” pot: sun than other begonias, and blooms continuous- Mecardonia Gold Dust Bahia Purple Sand ◊ß A081 —Blue violet flowers. ly until frost. 4–10”h Add some sizzle to your containers. Petite, bright 6–10”h A088 Sparks Will Fly ◊ß—Warm tangerine- yellow flowers cover this trailing plant from May to Gulliver White ß A082 —Extra large white flowers. orange single flowers that mature to yellow in October. Very heat tolerant. 2–5”h by 16”w Í Vigorous grower. 6–10”h autumn. Mounded dark green-bronze foliage with $5.00—4” pot lighter veins. 12”h

Succulents are fleshy-leaved plants that store water and so are adapted to dry A042 Leopard Plant Drimiopsis maculata ◊ Succulents conditions and containers. The ones below are not hardy in Minnesota, but you Broad, thick, wavy-edged leaves have brown-purple spots. In spring, 6–12” stalks are topped with tightly clustered small, can winter them indoors in a sunny window or under grow lights. When you sweetly fragrant, ivory bells that turn pale green. From a bring them outdoors in June, let them gradually adjust to higher light levels. semi-arid region of South Africa, so it likes well-drained soil with infrequent watering. Keep fairly dry in winter. 8–12”h For more succulents, see also MOSS ROSES (page 41). In rare plants, see the CACTUS (pages 6 and 7). And don’t forget ∏¥ $2.00—2.5” pot the perennial and native succulents: PRICKLY PEAR (page 55), HEN AND CHICKS (page 15), ICE PLANT (page 17), A044 Living Stones Lithops CACTUS (page 6, 12, and 13) and STONECROP (page 21), as well as ALOE VERA in herbs (page 8). Subtle colors of gray, brown, rust, green and pink combine with fantastically intricate markings and relatively large The heights are approximate. Succulents will grow smaller in small pots and larger in large pots. flowers. Lithops originate from South Africa and Namibia, where the unusual pebble-like appearance of its leaves Aeonium Aeonium A034 Cactus, Smooth Unknown species evolved to adapt to extreme heat and drought and to act as Forms a rosette of succulent leaves on a stem, resembling a Thin, smooth paddle-shaped green pads that cluster in every camouflage to make the plant less obvious to foraging ani- Í miniature palm tree. Heights given are for plants that have direction appear to have no spines, but do have tiny ones. mals. 2–4”h $3.00—2.5” pot been over-wintered for several years; annual growth is 4–6” Grown for thousands of years as a fruit crop, its tender young A045 Prickly Pear Variegated Treeform Í per year. Happy in a sunny window all winter. pads are also eaten. Gigantic where hardy, it is easy to grow in Opuntia monacantha variegata $5.00—3.5” pot: a container and bring inside for our winters. Propagates readi- ly. Makes a curious and spectacular ornamental with its multi- Multiple green and cream marbled flat pads. Prefers morning A026 Garnet—Rose to dark red rosettes with some green. sun. 36–72”h Í $9.00—6” pot 24–48”h ple “ears.” We think it may be either Nopalea cochenillifera or Opuntia ficus-indica. If yours blooms, let us know the flower A046 Prickly Pear, Flat-Leaf Opuntia sp. $6.00—4” pot: color. 72”h ÍÇ $6.00—4.5” pot A027 Kiwi ß—The rosettes are pale yellow in the center, Cute little upright cactus with very thin pads. Less hardy Í with green middles and pinkish red edges. Small yellow Crassula Crassula relative of the native prickly pear. 12”h $2.00—2.5” pot flowers may bloom in the summer, but it’s the variegat- Good container plants that thrive on neglect. Most prefer to A047 Rose Pincushion Mammillaria zeilmanniana ed leaves you really want. 24–36”h ∏ be out of the hottest noonday sun. Overwinter indoors. Í∏ One of the most prolific bloomers among this group of spher- A028 Zwartkop ß—Dark purple (seemingly black) rosettes. $2.00—2.5” pot: ical cactus. Avoid strong sun inside or out. 3”h Í∏ Sounds sinister, but actually the plant has an amusing if A035 E.T.’s Fingers—Deep green 2” leaves with red tips that $3.00—2.5” pot somewhat dramatic personality that attracts attention. look otherworldly. May produce tiny, pink, daisy-like 36–48”h A048 Silver Sticks Leucophyta brownii flowers in late winter. Also called Hobbit’s Pipe, Skinny, downy, silver-white stems appear leafless and resem- A029 African Milk Bush Synadenium grantii Gollum, and Shrek Plant. 18–24”h ble branched coral. This oddball Australian plant will look at Large succulent from east central Africa with leathery leaves $3.00—2.5” pot: home in a white garden, in a container cooling down hot in apple green splashed with maroon. Inconspicuous flowers. A036 Assorted—Crassula range in size from less than an colors or echoing silver variegation, or in an other-worldly or Easy to take care of, but will drop its lower leaves to tell you inch in height to 6’ shrubs. undersea miniature garden. Aromatic. Formerly Calocephalus it’s being over or under-watered. Up to 20’ tall in the tropics, ß brownii. 8–12”h Í∏ ç $2.00—2.5” pot and will grow several inches a month, but in a container with A037 Dish Garden well-drained soil it will stay a manageable size here. Be very Multiple succulent species A049 Squill, Silver Ledebouria socialis violacea careful to avoid the caustic sap which does not blister right Four succulent or cactus plants in a self-contained desert gar- Pear-shaped above-ground bulbs from South Africa. One bulb away, but hours later. 48–72”h Í¥ $5.00—3.5” pot den for a sunny window. Cute! Í $9.00—4” ceramic pot can produce many daughter bulbs until the original is surrounded, giving the entire little plant an intriguing family- A030 Aloe, Fancy Aloe Echeveria Echeveria of-cute-aliens look. The 4–6” lance-shaped leaves vary a lot in Rosette-forming succulents in a range of colors, shapes and Desert natives with long, thick, spiked leaves. Well-drained color and pattern, but are generally mottled green and silver textures. Mexican native. Í∏¥ soil. Excellent in containers or as a houseplant. Your choice of with burgundy undersides. Summer flower spikes have many Í∏ varieties. $3.00—2.5” pot $3.00—2.5” pot: tiny green-white flowers. Usually kept in its own small ç ∏Ó A031 Cactus, Feather Mammilaria plumosa A038 Assorted—Your choice of interesting echeverias. container so you can see it up close. 6–10”h $6.00—3.5” pot Masses of soft white feathery spines make this one of the $3.00—3.5” pot: ß A050 Stonecrop, Ogon ß friendliest and most beautiful cactus plants. White flowers A039 Perle von Nurnberg —Like pink roses growing ç with strong sweet scent. Low, dense mounds. 6”h by 16”w Í directly out of the ground. 9”h Sedum makinoi Ogon $2.50—2.5” pot Jade Tree Crassula ovata Miniature succulent leaves are shiny gold-chartreuse, gently trailing over the edge of a pot or trough. Charming. Nice con- A032 Cactus, Paraguayan Ball Jade trees are generally kept as house plants, but they appreci- trast with dark-leaved companions. Featured on the cover of Gymnocalycium friedrichii ate a trip outside in the warm months. Thick branches with Fine Gardening. This stonecrop is not hardy here, but is so smooth, rounded, fleshy leaves. Clusters of small scented beautiful you’ll want to have it in your containers. 0.25”h by Excellent for a window with filtered sunlight, moderate water Í∏ in summer (allow to dry out before watering). Keep dry and white or pink star-like flowers. 12”w Í∫Ωç¥ $5.00—4” pot warm in winter. 4”h ∏¥ $4.00—2.5” pot $12.00—8” pot: A051 Succulents, Assorted A040 Classic ß—The classic jade plant. Good as a bonsai or A033 Cactus, Peanut Echinopsis chamaecereus grown to reach shrub proportions. May flower during Choose the ones that you like from this mix of trailing and Í Cute, densely branched and ribbed cactus from Argentina. the winter months. 36”h upright succulents. $3.00—2.5” pot Numerous peanut-like offsets will root easily. In late spring, ß A041 Mini, clump —Diminutive, but instead of a single A052 Zebra Plant Haworthia attenuata 1–2” red-orange flowers bloom. Moderate water and light tree form, it comes in a clump. 18–48”h shade in summer. In winter, let rest in a cool location with Rosettes of spiky leaves banded or spotted with white. ∏ very little water. A great cactus for beginners. 4–6”h Í∏ Greenish-white flowers. 6”h $3.00—2.5” pot $3.00—2.5” pot 36 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Annual Flowers Key Begonia, Bolivian Begonia boliviensis Bloodleaf Iresine Canna continued Í Full sun $5.00—4” po (continued)t: Lightly puckered burgundy leaves. Vigorous, easy, and $7.00—5.25” pot: ∏ Part sun/part shade A089 Unstoppable Fire ◊—Brilliant orangey-red appreciative of afternoon shade. Í∏ç A131 Achira, C. edulis ß—An edible canna, once an Ó Shade flowers are set off by dark, almost black-green, $3.00—4” pot: essential crop of the Incas. Super-vigorous roots long, pointed leaves. 8”h A110 Red ß—Striking red leaves. Used by Hmong are still used as food in the Andes and are the source of arrowroot starch in Australia. Roots can Ω Good for bees cooks to flavor an invigorating soup. 36”h A090 Begonia, Gryphon Begonia Gryphon be roasted like a potato. Peeled stems and young ı $5.00—4” pot: Bird food source Deeply cut black foliage lined and marbled with shiny shoots can be stir-fried as a green vegetable A111 Blazin’ Rose ß—Not your grandmother’s chick- ∫ Butterfly-friendly silver. Copper flower spikes. Enjoys being outside for resembling bamboo shoots. Edible red and yel- ∏¥ en gizzard, this improved variety has large lightly ˙ Hummingbird-friendly the summer. 14–36”h $5.00—4” pot low-orange 2.5” flowers are attractive in salads. puckered bronze-burgundy leaves with hot pink 48–72”h Ç´ A091 Begonia, Rex Begonia rex Escargot ß veins. Looks great with pink flowers. 12–14”h ç A132 King Humbert, Yellow ß—Buttery yellow Attractive foliage Brilliantly colored leaves with relatively inconspicuous A112 Blue Shrimp Plant ß flowers with a splash of orange. Apple-green Ç Culinary flowers. Grown for the foliage. Also makes an excellent ´ Cerinthe major purpurescens Kiwi Blue foliage. Also known as Florence Vaughn. 48–72”h Edible flowers houseplant. Deeply spiraled leaves marked in bands of A133 Wyoming ß—Bright but soft orange blossoms Little-known bushy annual with blue foliage and ˝ Ground cover silver and green curl in on themselves like the shell of with extremely dark red foliage for striking con- a snail. 6–12”h Í∏Ó †ç¥ $8.00—6” pot numerous purple flowers. Lasts well into fall.  Medicinal trast. 48–60”h ç 12–18”h Í $2.00—3.5” pot ˜ Minnesota native Begonia, Tuberous Begonia x hybrida ß◊ A134 Cardoon Cynara cardunculus ‰ Rock garden Shade lover with huge flowers. Usually grown as an A113A Blue Woodruff Asperula orientalis Plant it for its fabulous architectural good looks. You’ll annual, but the tubers can be stored over winter and enjoy its bold stalks of huge silver-green prickly serrat- † Í∏Ó ¥ Cold-sensitive: restarted indoors in late winter. 8–12”h A fluffy carpet of lavender-blue flowers will cover even ed leaves. The edible leaf stalks taste like artichoke. Í∏ keep above 40°F $3.00—3.5” pot: shady areas in mid-summer. Reseeds. 6–12”h 60”h ÍÇ $6.00—1 quart pot ¥ Toxic to humans A092 Orange ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack ß A113B Bush Violet A135 Caribbean Copper Plant ß ß Saturday restock A093 Red A094 Rose ß Browallia Starlight Blue ß Euphorbia cotinifolia Burgundy Wine A095 Salmon (Apricot) ß Light blue to lavender star-shaped flowers. Good for Doesn’t look like much at the sale, but grows into a A096 White ß hanging baskets or pots. Bring indoors before frost for smokebush-like plant with striking dark-red foliage. A097 Yellow ß winter pleasure. Easy to grow. Prefers light shade. Useful for height in mixed containers, but also in the 6–10”h Í∏Ó $2.50—4 plants in a pack garden where it provides great contrast. Bring it in for Begonia, Wax Begonia semperflorens the winter; grows quickly into a small tree. May get as Great for sculpting with colors. One of the most Butterfly Flower Asclepias curassavica tall as 48” in the first season. 36”h Í∏ ç¥ versatile plants—use them for bedding, edging, hang- From South America. Strong stems hold up umbels of $3.00—3.5” pot ing baskets, window boxes, patio containers, or as a brightly colored flowers very attractive to butterflies. A136 Cassia, Popcorn ß house plant. Easy to grow. Vigorous, sun-tolerant, Excellent cut flowers. 28–40”h Í∏∫¥ Cassia didymobotrya blooming spring through frost. Í∏¥ $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Fast growing, graceful, feathery shrub from Africa with $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A114 Silky Deep Red ß—Dark red with orange. yellow flowers over a long season. It smells exactly like ◊ß A098 Bada Bing Scarlet —Green leaves, red A115 Silky Gold—Golden yellow. buttered popcorn if you rub the leaves or if a breeze flowers. 8–10”h blows through it. Rounded shape. 48”h by 36”w Í ◊ß Cabbage, Flowering Brassica oleracea A099 Bada Boom Rose —Green leaves, dark $9.00—6” pot pink flowers. 8–10”h Colorful flowering cabbages last into winter. Edible, Castor Bean Ricinus A100 Bada Boom White ◊ß—Bronze leaves, too! An easy to grow ornamental annual that has its Stunning tropical foliage. The entire plant is very white flowers. 8–10”h brightest color when the nights are cool. Frost toler- poisonous, particularly the seeds, which should be A101 Cocktail Vodka ß—Bronze leaves, red flowers. lant. Plant in full sun for best color. Í∏Ç´ removed before they ripen. Grow in fertile, well- 6–12”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack: drained soil. It really can get as tall as noted in one Tuberous A102 Super Olympia Pink ß—Green leaves, pink ß A116 Chidori Red —Deep red center, purple outer summer: it’s a great way to have a “tree” without the Begonia flowers. 6–12”h leaves. 8–12”h Í¥ ß expense or the commitment! A103 Super Olympia White —Green leaves, white A117 Glamour Red ß—The first glossy flowering kale $3.00—4” pot: flowers. 6–12”h has bright leaf color shining through without A137 New Zealand Purple ß ◊ kale’s usual waxy finish. Slow to bolt. The first —Giant dark bronze- A104 Bellflower, Michaux’s purple leaves with a metallic sheen. Cream- Michauxia campanuloides ever ornamental kale AAS winner. 12”h A118 Nagoya Mix—Highly fringed leaves, early colored flowers develop into purple prickly seed Long fuzzy, puffy, hanging buds open to slender white bloomer. 8”h pods that match the foliage. 72–96”h petals, faintly washed with purple on their backs. Zanzibar ß A119 Peacock Red ß—Red shades, feathery leaves. 6”h A138 —Largest of all the castor bean These curl open and sweep back and up, revealing a A120 Peacock White ß—Lacy white over green. plants with green leaves up to 36” wide. You’ll Plants down-pointing, protruding, 1 to 1.5” pollen stalk. Strikingly intricate. 6–12”h be amazed at how big this guy gets in one These freaky looking 3” flowers bloom in summer on A121 Purple Pigeon ß—Greenish purple outer leaves Minnesota summer. Can’t be beat for cost per tall, branched, fuzzy stems above a low rosette of marked with a red center and round heads. 12–18”h square inch. 120”h fuzzy, ragged-edged leaves. Tolerates clay or rocky soil. A122 Victoria Pigeon ß—Variegated green and white $4.00—4.5” pot: Mediterranean native. 48–60”h Í $3.00—3.5” pot with outer leaves with a pale pink center. 12–18”h A139 Carmencita ß—Decorative 12–18” leaves are a A105 Bells of Ireland Moluccella laevis ß deep red-bronze and the flowers are electric rose. Calendula Calendula officinalis Graceful flower spikes are covered with pale green, 48–72”h Daisies whose petals can be used in salads. Cold- delicately veined, outward-facing cups containing tiny tolerant, providing nonstop color from spring through A140 Chilean Bell Flower ß white flowers. Superb in fresh or dried arrangements. first frost. May reseed. Í∏´∫ Nolana humifusa Ω 20–24”h Í∏ $2.50—4 plants in a pack $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Lavender-blue funnel-shaped 1” flowers from the ◊ß Andes are painted with lilac-black streaks in the ß A123 Radio —Radiating orange-yellow quills A106 Bird’s Eyes Gilia tricolor pack each workhorse flower all season. Petals are centers. Creeps and cascades. Blooms until frost. ͉ are good Chocolate-scented! Lavender and white trumpet- delicious, too. 18–24”h Likes well-drained soil. 12–18”h shaped half-inch flowers with gold and violet throats $2.50—4 plants in a pack $5.00—6 plants in a pack: and blue stamens. Feathery foliage. Prefers dry soil. ß for bees A124 Maya Orange ß—Rich orange petals are A141 Cigar Flower 12–18”h Í $2.50—4 plants in a pack densely layered around a dark-brown center, Cuphea cyanea Caribbean Sunset A107 Black Varnish ß resembling shingles or bird feathers. 18–20”h Orange tubular flowers with yellow faces and purple Pseuderanthemum Black Varnish A125 Neon ß—This showstopper has ultra-double ears, and dark green leaves with red stems. Very heat flowers, glowing in brilliant orange edged in Love dramatic “black” plants? This glossy foliage is the tolerant, it is good for hummingbirds and needs no burgundy. 24”h Í∫˙ blackest we’ve seen. Pink flowers may peek from dead-heading. 18–24”h $4.00—4” pot underneath the foliage. Bring inside for the winter. Canna Canna A142 Cineraria ß ∏ 18–24”h $4.00—4” pot Quintessential exotic blooms in summer and fall. Pericallis Senetti Blue Bi-color Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta Excellent planted in groups, in mixed borders or Electric blue and white 3” daisies with black centers containers. Dig clumps in fall and store in a frost-free Intriguing varieties that are not reliably hardy here in make a great filler in spring containers. Will rebloom if location until ready to replant in spring. Í Minnesota, so we treat them as annuals, although they cut back. Try them with orange or yellow flowers, or Í∏ ¥ may give a repeat performance next year. Great for cut $3.00—3.5” pot: with “black” foliage. 15–23”h flowers. Í∏∫¥ A126 Tropical Red—The Tropical series all have com- $5.00—4” pot ç ß $5.00—6 plants in a pack: pact size and large blooms. 30”h A143 Cockscomb A127 Tropical Salmon ß—Compact size, large A108 Cherokee Sunset—Double or semi-double 3–4” Celosia argentea cristata Amigo Mix blooms, and ready flowering. 30”h blooms in yellow, orange, bronze and mahogany. Drought tolerant and easy to grow. Velvety red, A128 Tropical Scarlet Bronze ß—Rich scarlet flow- 24–30”h fuchsia, pink, or yellow flowerheads that look like ers over dramatic bronze-burgundy foliage on a A109 Cherry Brandy—The first red-flowered black- brains or brain coral. 6”h ͆ dwarf plant. 18–30”h eyed Susan. Multiple stems produce 3–4” flowers $2.50—4 plants in a pack A129 Tropical Yellow ß—Compact size, large in shades of an unusual muted cherry-red with a blooms, and ready flowering. 30”h Coleus see box on page 37 dark brown eye. 20–24”h $6.00—1 quart pot: A130 Australia ß—Shiny, burgundy-black foliage and orange-red flowers. Works well as a “black” back- ground that makes other garden flowers stand ç Canna out. Over-winter inside in a pot. 60”h www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 37 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Annual Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover Copperleaf Acalypha wilkesiana Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus Cotton Gossypium herbaceum Spectacular variations of color and pattern. One of its Very easy to grow. Daisy-like blooms, 3.5” across, all Showy plants both in flowers and foliage. Beautifully common names is Match-Me-If-You-Can and it is fun summer. Excellent cut flowers. Prefers full sun and whorled, hibiscus-like flowers become fluffy cotton to find flowers and grasses that complement it. Fast- well-drained soil. Great next to a hot alley, but toler- bolls in fall. This plant, actually a shrub, is from Africa growing (about 36” the first summer) and thrives in ates part shade. Í∏∫Ω and the Arabian peninsula, so the large seedpods may heat. This unusual tropical shrub will over-winter $2.50—4 plants in a pack: not produce cotton here, but it will be fun to see what Í∏ç¥ Í† indoors. 36–60”h A193 Psyche Mix ß—Deep pink and burgundy. Slow we do get with a Minnesota summer and fall. $2.50—3.5” pot: to fade, semi-double. 36–48”h $2.00—3.5” pot: A186 Copperleaf—Leaves turn more coppery the more A194 Rose Bonbon ß—Double, blowsy pink blooms. A203 Egyptian Green ß—Pale green cotton. 36–48”h sun they receive. In filtered or partial shade, the 24–36”h A204 Tan ß—Tan to brown cotton bolls. 48”h ß leaves have more purple, mauve, and pink tones. A195 Sea Shells Mix —Early blooms with tubular $5.00—4” pot: $4.00—3.5” pot: petals, unique. 36–48”h A205 Black ◊ß—Ultra-shiny, three-lobed, black Sensation Mix ß A187 Island Sunrise ◊ß—Narrow, pointed green A196 —Flowers are 4–6” wide, foliage with pointy tips and dark rose veins. In or bronze leaves with finely serrated edges that semi-double. 36–48”h summer, deep rose-pink flowers unroll from Sonata White ß Cosmos can be yellow, orange, or coral depending on A197 —Yellow-eyed white blooms. 24”h large, spidery, burgundy buds. White cotton growing conditions and sunlight. $5.00—6 plants in a pack: bolls. 24–30”h by 18–24”w ç A188 Jungle Cloak ◊ß—Random patterns on the A198 Double Click Mix ß—Bred in France for cutting leaves resemble camo, but in bright apple-green, gardens. Large, frilly double and semi-double Cup Flower Nierembergia caerulea maroon, bronze, electric red, and olive. Makes flowers in rosy-red, pink, and white with golden Compact plants covered with starry blooms all sum- you wonder how it “decides” which color to put centers. Lacy foliage, very easy to grow. 48”h mer. Spreading. Needs well-drained soil and hot sun. 6”h Í where. Leaves are broad with sawtooth edges and $5.00—6 plants in a pack: pointed tips. A199 Pink Popsicles ß—Candy pinks to plums mix of $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Peach Whirl ◊ß A189 —These leaves look like dwarf crested, anemone, single and pompom A206 Blue Mountain ß—Lavender-blue. they’ve been cut out with pinking shears and flowered cosmos. 14–18”h A207 Mont Blanc ß—White. then rolled and curled in various directions. Their A200 Rubenza ß—Deep red flowers that fade to rose colors are splashes and speckles of bronze, cop- red. Fleuroselect Novelty award. 24–48”h Dahlia see box on page 38 per, orange, light pink, peach, and yellow. Most vibrant in sun. A201 Cosmos, Chocolate A223 Daisy, Blue-Eyed Arctotis Cherry Frost A190 Red ◊ß—Bright red leaves mottled with Cosmos atrosanguineus Intense red daisies with a golden eye stand out against maroon-bronze. Velvety, maroon flowers with the scent of chocolate. cool silver foliage. Sassy heat-lover that’s also cool- tolerant. Great for mixed containers or the garden. Coreopsis Coreopsis tinctoria Tuberous roots can be over-wintered in a cool storage ß Í area. 24–36”h Í∏ ∫Ω $2.50—2.5” pot 10–16”h $5.00—4” pot Hard to beat for long-lasting displays of blooms Í A224 Daisy, Dahlberg ß throughout the summer. May reseed. A202 Cosmos, Dwarf ß The little truck Cosmos sulphureus Limara Lemon Thymophylla tenuiloba $5.00—6 plants in a pack: means we’ll be A191 Mahogany Midget ß—Superb mahogany-red Very easy to grow. Masses of blooms. Very heat and Deeply divided, feathery leaves and a profusion of tiny dwarf strain. Plants are covered with masses of drought tolerant. Large, semi-double yellow blooms on yellow daisy flowers. The leaves have a pungent, lemo- restocking this rich flowers all summer. 10–12”h compact, well-branched plants. 12”h Í∏ ∫Ω ny odor when crushed. Can be planted in rock gardens plant on Saturday A192 Roulette ß—Golden inner petals form tiger $2.50—4 plants in a pack or in pockets among paving stones or patio blocks. It stripes on a deep mahogany daisy. 24–36”h makes a great edging plant for well-drained sunny morning. areas. Trailing. 6–12”h Í˝‰ $5.00—6 plants in a pack Coleus Solenostemon scutellarioides ç† Coleus comes in a wide variety of leaf colors For Sun $4.00—4” pot (continued): $5.00—4” pot (continued): and shapes. Easy to grow. Also grown as a A166 Stained Glass ß—Hot pink center, A177 Sedona ß—Beautiful southwestern house plant and easily propagated from cut- These coleus varieties can take full or part radiating out into a dark edge. 12–18”h bronze. 12–18”h tings. Did you know it’s also known as Flame sun, and often have more vivid colors with Í∏ç† A167 Trailing Queen ß—Deep purple trailing A178 Smallwood’s Driveway ß— Nettle? more sun. coleus with a lacy green border and a Multicolored purple and warm tones, For Shade $2.50—4 plants in a pack: shock of hot pink in the center of the tex- with deeply scalloped leaves. (And it ß Bring some excitement to a shady corner. The A155 Black Dragon —Red leaves with a tured leaf. Heirloom variety that has been really was discovered in a driveway.) colorful leaves are useful planted under trees purple-black edge. Compact with large popular since the Victorian era. 8”h 12–18”h ◊ß where little else will grow. ∏Óç† lobed leaves. 10–14”h A179 Trailing Rose —Burgundy with A156 Scarlet Poncho ß—Large, heart-shaped $5.00—4” pot: a hot pink splash and spots in the cen- ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack: leaves are red with chartreuse scalloped A168 Big Red Judy —Screaming red dap- ter, set off by thin, bright green, scal- A144 Carefree Mix ß—Oak-leaf shape. edges and flecks. Cascading. 10–12”h pled with golden orange on its large loped edges. Trails 12-15”. Best color in 10–14”h A157 Versa Lime ß—Chartreuse to pale leaves. It’s best in full sun, vigorous, some shade, but sun tolerant. 12–18”h ◊ß A145 Wizard Jade ß—Heart-shaped leaves green. 30”h and has great heat and humidity toler- A180 Vino —Serrated, pointed, deep are ivory with green margins. 12–14”h ance. 36”h burgundy-purple leaves (darkest in full ◊ß A146 Wizard Sunset ß—Large apricot-red $3.00—3.5” pot: A169 Burgundy Wedding Train — sun) outlined with fine lime green. ß leaves, heart-shaped with gold scalloped A158 Florida Sun Rose —Large rose leaves Petite, scalloped, rounded fuchsia-red Vigorous, upright form. 18–30”h ß edges. 12–14”h with green to yellow splotching in the leaves outlined with lime green. Trailing A181 Wasabi —Large chartreuse leaves A147 Wizard Velvet Red ß—Burgundy red center of the leaf. 10–12”h 24” stems. 18”h with serrated edges. Retains bright color ◊ß with darker markings and thin green A159 Landscape Aurora—Rusty red to almost A170 Cranberry Bog —Slender, throughout season. Upright habit. margins. 10–14”h brown small leaves, very dense and full pointy, serrated burgundy leaves with 18–28”h with small lobed leaves. 10–12”h chartreuse-gold edges. 18–24”h $3.00—3.5” pot: A160 Pink Chaos ß—Blazing pink, narrow A171 Golden Dreams ◊ß—Chartreuse- Under the Sea A148 Chocolate Lime Splash ß—Yellow weeping leaves with thin green ruffled gold scalloped leaves with a fine tracery Fantastically complex and vividly colored green with scattered patches of very margins and some cream and bronze of red veins. Sturdy upright form. foliage. Secondary leaflets resembling fingers dark purple. 12”h maroon patterns near the edges. 24–36”h or inkblots make each leaf look like a sea ◊ß A149 Grandma’s Basket ◊ß—Small Compact habit. Might appreciate some A172 Keystone Kopper —Rusty- creature. This striking series was developed at green trailing duck foot leaves splashed afternoon shade. 6–8”h looking orange-copper leaves with the University of Saskachewan by college stu- with wine. Good for containers and topi- A161 Purple Haze—The stem and underside scalloped margins. It looks great with dents. “We have the world’s weirdest coleus,” ary. 12”h of the leaf are dark purple and the top is orange, gold, hot pink, or peach, or try brags their professor, Bob Bors. Royalties sup- A150 Solar Flare ◊—Irregular purple-bur- green with darker hints showing through. matching the fuchsia-purple new growth port the university’s horticultural program. gundy center surrounded by a band of The more light it gets, the darker it is. and veins. 24–36”h 15–18”h Í∏ ◊ß bright green and then another band of Formerly thought to be perilla rather A173 Kingswood Torch —Hand-sized the purple-burgundy (with possible than coleus. See more details on this fuchsia-pink leaves with wide margins $5.00—4” pot: flashes of fuchsia) and then a wide yel- plant’s page on our website. 18–36”h that can vary from dark ruby to bur- A182 Bone Fish ß—Like little fish skeletons. low scalloped edge. Colors will vary A162 Tilt a Whirl ß—Swirling petticoat gundy to almost black, while squeezed Deeply cut, long slender red-pink leaves from one leaf to another, and also over- leaves of red, purple and light green between the center and the margins with lime-gold tips. all depending on the amount of sun- with frilly edges tipped in yellow. touches of orange may appear. Outlined A183 Gold Anemone ß—Frilly burgundy- light. Upright habit. 12–18”h Named for the carnival ride made in by the thinnest of bright green scalloped purple edges on large chartreuse leaves Faribault, Minnesota. 10–14”h edges. May show its deepest color with with “tails.” $4.00—4.5” pot: some afternoon shade. Upright form. A184 King Crab ◊ß—Huge red leaves A151 Kong Mosaic ß—Each leaf flaunts a $4.00—4” pot: 36–42”h with tiny leaflets crowding their mar- unique pattern of green, red and cream. A163 Alabama Sunset ß—Rich cranberry and A174 Mariposa—Spanish for “butterfly.” gins, each resembling little claws. 22”h burgundy with golden highlights. 10–14”h 6 to 8” rich dark purple leaves with Striking darker red center and yellow A152 Kong Red ß—Extremely large leaves. A164 Beauty of Lyon ß—Lance-shaped leaf vibrant crimson pink edges drape down edge. 18–24”h Performs best in full shade. 22”h that goes from a green edge to bronze to to display the colors. 24–32”h A185 Langostino ß—Orange-red diamond- A153 Kong Rose ß—Large leaves. 22”h an intense coral center. Bushy habit. A175 Raspberry Tart ◊ß—Ruby red shaped leaves with a heavy fringe of 18–24”h centers with wide gold margins and lime-gold look like the fanciest possible $5.00—4” pot: A165 Magilla ß—Dark purple leaves with serrated edges. 12–18”h goldfish. A154 Honey Crisp—Pale gold leaves flecked brilliant pink-purple tones. Formerly A176 Redhead ◊ß—Showy pink-red with green have rose edges and under- thought to be perilla rather than coleus. leaves add a bright accent. Fast-growing, sides. Develops a rose blush with more See more details on the Magilla page on late-flowering. 18–24”h sun. 18–30”h our website. 24–36”h 38 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Annual Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover Key Daisy, Gerbera Gerbera x hybrida Eritrichium canum Baby Blues Í Full sun Your choice of fun daisies that will be blooming at the Azure blossoms very much like forget-me-nots on ∏ Part sun/part shade sale so they’re great for Mother’s Day, but also for dense flower spikes in summer. Well drained or even Í∏ ‰ Ó Shade planting in flower beds. Picking flowers encourages gritty soil. 10–15”h $5.00—4” pot new growth, but twist the stems off at the base rather Four O’Clocks Mirabilis than cutting them. Don’t over-water. Í Ω Good for bees Trumpet-shaped flowers open daily. Blooms from late $12.00—6 plants in a pack: ı Bird food source spring to early fall and is attractive to bees, butterflies A225 Sundayz Mini Mix ◊ß—Long-lasting, dou- ∫ Butterfly-friendly and birds. Tender perennial that can be dug and stored ble, 2–3” flowers. Includes pink, red, hot pink, over the winter, or may survive next to a heated foun- ˙ Hummingbird-friendly orange, and white. 12”h dation. Í∏∫Ω¥˙ $12.00—6” pot: $5.00—6 plants in a pack: ç Attractive foliage ß A226A Classic Garvinea —Strong plants, intended A241 Harlequin Mix ß—Bicolors, striations and Ç Culinary for the flower bed, that flower spring to frost ´ streaks in showy flowers. 24”h Edible flowers with 2” daisies. In orange-red, orange-yellow, red, A242 Limelight ß—Vivid fuchsia blooms and bright ˝ Ground cover and hot pink. 18”h chartreuse foliage speckled with deep green Sweet Garvinea ß Â Medicinal A226B —Shorter stems and larger flecks. 24”h flowers in fuchsia, deep pink, red-orange, and ˜ Minnesota native A243 Salmon Sunset—Fragrant salmon-orange orange-gold. 18”h ‰ Rock garden flowers with a touch of pink. 24–36”h by 18”w Single- ß A227 Daisy, Snowland A244 Foxglove, Wild flowered Dahlia † Cold-sensitive: Chrysanthemum paludosum Snowland Ceratotheca triloba ß◊ Dahlia keep above 40°F Charming dwarf plants with an abundance of sparkling Trumpets of delicate white to mauve line the stems of ¥ Toxic to humans white classic daisies with bright yellow centers. Good this woodland or cottage garden rarity. Reseeds. Tender perennial whose tubers can be dug edging plant. 8–12”h Í¥ $2.50—4 plants in a pack ß Saturday restock 36–48”h Í∏ ¥ $2.50—4 plants in a pack and stored in a cold but frost-free ß A228 Dusty Miller Fuchsia, Trailing Fuchsia basement. Senecio cineraria Silver Lace Brilliant color for shade. Great for window boxes or A208 Bishop’s Children Classic garden edging with silvery foliage and interest- the garden. Can be overwintered indoors where they Be surprised by single to semi-double bicolored ing leaf shapes. 8”h Í∏ ¥ ∏Ó∫˙´ flower well in low-light conditions. or blended shades that can be red, pink, yellow, $2.50—4 plants in a pack $4.00—4.5” pot: orange, peach, or fuchsia. Foliage and stems are A229 Falling Stars A245 Windchime Dark Eyes ß—Double blooms with dark purple. 28–36”h Í $2.00—3.5” pot Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Mars hot pink to brilliant red sepals, royal purple ß Arching sprays of delicate, red-orange, funnel-shaped petals and numerous dainty stamens. An easy A209 Dark Night blooms. Overwinter by digging it up and storing the keeper, heat tolerant and no deadheading. 8–14”h Dahlinova Hypnotica Dark Night corms. 24”h Í∏ $5.00—6 plants in a pack A246 Windchime Red and White ß—Vivid but deli- Maroon (almost black) double blooms with dark green foliage. 12–14”h Í A230 Farewell to Spring ß cate red and white tubular pendulous blooms. $5.00—4” pot 6–10”h Clarkia rubicunda Figaro This rare California native with the great common Fuchsia, Upright Fuchsia Double blooms 12–16”h Í∏ name has many cup-shaped 3” lavender-pink blooms Can be overwintered indoors, where they flower well $2.00—3.5” pot: shading to rose toward the center and bright white in low-light conditions. Over a few years, the plants A210 Orange ß ÍΩ anthers in late spring. Slender, linear leaves. 36”h will get to the shrub form you’d see in Portland or San A211 Violet ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack Francisco gardens. ∏Ó˙´ ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A231 Firethorn Solanum pyracanthum $4.00—4.5” pot: A212 Mix ß—Yellow, orange, red, gold, white, ß Yikes! Wicked, scary, and bizarre. Half-inch decorative A247 Autumnale —Red and purple flowers and violet. trailing golden leaves flushed with purple and orange thorns line the orange veins on both tops and ß undersides of the long, deeply lobed blue-green leaves. orange. Blooms early and all summer long, keep- A213 Fireworks More thorns on the orange fuzzy stems. Star-shaped ing the hummingbirds happy. 6–18”h ç Dahlia variabilis Fireworks ß 1” lavender flowers in summer are just the plant’s A248 Gartenmeister —Dark green leaves with con- A surprise when it blooms. Streaky, stripy futile attempt to look cute. Fiercely beautiful in combi- tinuous coral-pink to salmon blooms. 18–24”h petals of these daisy-like dahlias can be different nation with orange flowers or copper foliage. 36”h $5.00—4” pot: combinations of fuchsia, orange, yellow, red, Í∏ ¥ $2.00—3.5” pot A249 Golden, F. magellanica Aurea ◊ß—Small, cherry, or cream. Bushy and compact, blooming Í Flame Flower Celosia argentea plumosa pointed leaves on arching stems begin gold-yel- June to frost. 16”h low, turning chartreuse with age and more shade. $5.00—6 plants in a pack Glowing plumes make great dried flowers. Drought ͆ Experiment to find the exposure that keeps Goldalia Gerbera Daisy tolerant. foliage the color you want. Stems and leaf veins $2.50—4 plants in a pack: become increasingly magenta-red. From early The Goldalias are shorter than most dahlias, A232 Castle Mix ß—Scarlet, pink, yellow and orange summer through fall, 2” red-magenta and purple with a flurry of contrasting whiskered petals at Í∏ 15”h flowers dangle along the stems. Semi-trailing the center of the bloom. A233 Castle Yellow ß—15”h 24–36” long, so grow it where it can cascade. $4.00—4” pot: A234 Chinatown ß—Striking scarlet red flowers on 6–18”h ç A214 Orange ß—Deep orange-red outer dark green to bronze foliage. A knock-out. A250 Billy Green—A pendant coral-pink flower with petals; yellow whiskers. 10–12”h 14–16”h darker center. Bred from a new heat- and sun-tol- A215 Rose ß—Deep pink flowers with white erant fuchsia discovered in the Caribbean. Flamingo Flower Celosia spicata whiskers on a compact plant. 6–8”h Blooms early summer to October. Evenly moist A216 Scarlet ß—Rounded red outer petals, Feathery, wheat-type blossoms on strong stems later in soil. Can take full sun. 18–24”h soft yellow whiskers around a bright yel- summer. Fine cut flower and stunning, trouble-free bor- A251 Firecracker ß—Foliage of green and cream with low center. 10–12”h ͆ der plant. Dries well. Drought tolerant. Peru native. crimson veins and crimson undersides. Salmon $2.50—4 plants in a pack: orange blooms. 18–24”h ç Organic A235 Flamingo Purple ß—28–40”h These large dahlias will add color to any garden. Gaura Gaura lindheimeri ÍØ $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Airy texture. Lovely mingling with traditional cottage ß $6.00—bareroot, each: A236 Cramers’ Amazon —Purple and green varie- garden flowers or in a container alongside burgundy or A217 Black Touch ◊—Fringed 4–6” almost gated leaves with plume-like burgundy-rose pinkish foliage. They look delicate, but gaura are ç black red. 36–48”h blooms. 48”h tough, easy plants. Goes on blooming lightly if brought A218 Hayley Jane ◊—Fuchsia-tipped white inside for the winter. Í A237 Flax, Scarlet Linum rubrum ß 4–6” double blooms with spiky, rolled Plants This brilliant red flower blooms in profusion, and $5.00—4” pot: petals. 36–48”h although each flower lasts only a day, the plant pro- A252 Belleza Dark Pink ß—Neat, compact plant with A219 Jocondo ◊—Fuchsia-pink 8–10” din- marked duces enough blossoms to last all summer. It is both red stems and buds that open to a waving display nerplate blooms. 36–48”h heat and drought resistant. 12–18”h Í of beautiful pink flowers. 18”h A220 Philip Campos ◊—Salmon 8–10” $5.00—6 plants in a pack A253 Rosy Jane ß—Peppermint candy pink edges blooms with lighter tips. 36–48”h ◊ with Floss Flower Ageratum feather into the white centers of each petal. A221 Sir Alf Ramsey —Lilac-white 10” June–September. 24–30”h flowers on sturdy stems. Named for the Fuzzy flower heads in attractive umbels. Easy to grow. Í∏∫ A254 Gazania ß English footballer who managed England’s Seeds eaten by finches. national team that won the 1966 World $5.00—4” pot: Gazania, Sunbathers Totonaca Cup. Sir Alf received a knighthood for that Ω A238 Patina Purple ß—Clusters of button flowers in Short daisies are perfect in difficult, hot, dry sites such as well as having a dahlia honoring him. shades of purple, especially a deep reddish pur- as a sunny bank or along a driveway. Rich rusty-red 36–48”h Ω ple. Buds and leaves also purplish. Good heat tol- pointed petals with gold tips and an expanded fluffy ß erance so blooms all summer. 10–12”h gold center. Stays open in low light, May–November. A222 Red Dahlia coccinea are good Í Abundant clear red 4” blooms, single and daisy- $5.00—6 plants in a pack: 10–12”h $5.00—4” pot like, with yellow centers. Needs no staking. A239 Blue Horizon—Lavender-blue. Tall, vigorous, Deadhead to maintain continuous bloom until for bees and good for cutting. 20–30”h frost. 48”h by 24”w ÍΩ $4.00—4” pot A240 Forget-Me-Nots, Alpine www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 39 Annual Flowers Geranium, Caliente Pelargonium Globe Amaranth Gomphrena globosa A334B Jamaican Forget-Me-nots ß Semi-trailing, mounding hybrids of the ivy and zonal Easy and long-blooming, the round blooms are com- Browalia americana geraniums. Heat tolerant and great for containers or posed of many papery bracts and resemble clover blos- Deep lilac-blue 2” blooms with a white eye have a flat hanging baskets. 6–12”h by 24–36”w ͆¥ soms. Keeps indefinitely as a dried flower. Í∏† face like a pansy and the delicate casual charm of a for- $5.00—4” pot: $2.00—3.5” pot: get-me-not. June until frost. 24”h ∏Ó A255 Hot Coral ß—Coral-pink. A281 Fireworks ß—Strong, tall stems topped with $5.00—6 plants in a pack A256 Red ß —Deep red. exploding bursts of 1” blooms in hot pink tipped A335 Jasmine, Brazilian Red ◊ß with bright yellow. Blooms are very different Geranium, Fancy Leaf Pelargonium shapes from other globe amaranths. A showstop- Mandevilla Bushy plants with succulent stems and multi-colored per in the garden and conversation piece when Showy, 2 to 2.5” red to deep red tubular flowers in leaves. Bring indoors for the winter. Í´†¥ cut for a mixed bouquet. 36–48”h clusters of three to five on a South American woody vine with leathery leaves. This is a hanging basket type $3.00—3.5” pot: $2.50—4 plants in a pack: that trails, but will grow taller if given support and A257 Cutleaf Red—Bright red divided flowers over very A282 Gnome Purple ß—Use this compact plant to kept indoors for the winter (can grow up to 48” over divided gray-green foliage. Nice texture. 12–18”h tuck a little extra color into containers or the rock the years). Formerly Dipladenia. 12”h Í A258 Fire Dancer ß—Dwarf with small zoned leaves garden. 6”h ∫ ◊ß $4.00—3.5” pot and red flowers. Prolific bloomer. 10–14”h A283 QIS Orange —A ball of papery, peachy- ß A259 Happy Thoughts ß—Green and white leaves orange 1–1.5” bracts that protect tiny gold star A336 Jewels of Opar with red flowers. 10–14”h flowers. Lasts two weeks as a cut flower and Talinum paniculatum Kingwood Gold A260 Indian Dunes ß—Bright red flowers, lime green makes a good dried flower. 24–26”h Airy sprays of tiny bright pink blooms on branched, scalloped leaves with red centers. 12–18”h A284 Strawberry Fields ß reddish, wiry 30” stems are held well above the char- —Pinkish red flowers that Geranium A261 Occold Shield—Gold and bronze leaves and actually resemble strawberries. 24”h treuse foliage. These become shiny spherical coppery double scarlet flowers. 10–14”h leaves $5.00—4” pot: seedpods that remain attractive for months. Reseeds. A262 Persian Queen ß—Gold leaves and hot pink Í A285 Pinball Purple ◊ß—Vibrant purple flowers Drought-tolerant. 12”h flowers. 10–14”h you won’t need to deadhead. Semi-mounding $5.00—6 plants in a pack A263 Red Heart—Dark zoned leaves and double red form. 12–18”h flowers. 10–14”h Johnny Jump-Ups Viola tricolor A264 Roman’s Tulip—Salmon-pink tiny tulip blooms A286A Gloxinia, Trailing ß An old-fashioned garden favorite. May reseed. Í∏∫´Â¥ in clusters. 10–14”h Lophospermum Lofos Compact Rose A265 Tri-Color ß—Green, bronze and gold leaves Showy basket plant with large, rose-red tubular $2.50—4 plants in a pack: with red flowers. 10–14”h blossoms. Green trailing foliage. 12–24”h Í A337 Angel Amber Kiss ß—Beautiful rusty orange A266 Vancouver Centennial ß—Gold leaves with a $5.00—4” pot petals surround a golden center with an extra brown center splotch and red-orange starry flow- A286B Golden Globes ß◊ rosy petal in the center of the bloom. 6–12”h ers. 10–14”h A338 King Henry ß—Classic tricolor blossom. 6–8”h ß A267 Wilhelm Langguth —Green and white leaves Lysimachia congestiflora Superstition A339 Penny Citrus Mix ß—Mix of cream, primrose with red flowers. Will become a huge bush. 24–36”h Oval 2” leaves in ruby-bronze and burgundy with and yellow. 6–8”h $5.00—4” pot: green veins contrast with dense clusters of cup-shaped A340 Sorbet Blues Mix ß—6–8”h A268 Allure Tangerine ◊ß—Lightly scented bright yellow flowers. Grown for its foliage color, A341 Sorbet Lemon Chiffon ß—6–8”h orange balls of semi-double flowers. Especially which is best in sun. Deer resistant. 2–4”h by 18–36”w Joseph’s Coat Alternanthera suitable for larger pots, baskets, and mixed con- Í $5.00—4” pot tainers. Vigorous. 14–16”h Who needs flowers when you’ve got leaves like these? A287 Goldfish Plant Hypocyrta glabra Í∏†ç¥ A269 Crystal Palace Gem—Bright red flowers over Green leaves with small flowers that look like goldfish. chartreuse and green variegated leaves. Heirloom $3.00—3.5” pot: Great for hanging baskets or as a house plant. Trailing. from 1869. 10–14”h A342 Old-Fashioned ß—The classic color-changing 6–12”h Í∏ $3.00—3.5” pot Geranium, Ivy Pelargonium peltatum foliage plant. 12–24”h A288 Helen’s Flower A343 Red Threads ß—Excellent filler plant in mixed Leaves are shiny and almost succulent; trailing form. Helenium amarum Dakota Gold containers. Thread-like foliage in shiny dark red. Great for containers and window boxes. ͆¥ Neatly mounded plants are covered with 1” sunny yel- 8”h by 15”w $3.00—3.5” pot: low, daisy-like blooms and finely textured foliage. No $4.00—4” pot: Sybil Holmes ß A270 —Double light pink flowers deadheading needed. Wider than it is tall. 15”h Í∫¥ A344 Gold Thread ß—Golden, needle-shaped leaves look like tiny roses. 12”h $3.00—4 plants in a pack on bushy plant. 6–12”h A271 White Mesh ß Globe Amaranth —Green with showy white fish- A289 Heliotrope ß net variegation and pink flowers. 18–24”h $5.00—4” pot: Heliotropium arborescens Mini Marine Blue A345 Little Ruby—Deep burgundy and fuchsia leaves $4.00—4.5” pot: Beautiful, fragrant umbels for containers, baskets or shaped like the ace of spades with greenish new A272 White ß—6–12”h the garden. The earliest flowering heliotrope, it main- growth that keeps the plant looking cheerful. Geranium, Old-Fashioned Pelargonium tains a compact habit. Deep blue flowers. 12”h Í∫¥ Tight growth habit. 15–18”h Like grandma’s. Compact, sun-loving, colorful. ͆¥ $2.00—3.5” pot A346 Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate $3.00—3.5” pot: A290 Hibiscus, Maple Leaf Polygonum orientale ß A273 Appleblossom Pink—Near-white double Hibiscus acetosella Mahogany Splendor Buy it for the name alone. An old-fashioned annual blooms, tinged in bright pink. Almost like clus- Resembles a Japanese maple with deep burgundy with long tassels of bright pink flowers. Giant. Stems ters of small roses. 12–18”h leaves. Dramatic in borders and containers, but can be saved to use like bamboo canes for plant stak- ß A274 Mohawk —Red. 12–18”h also flourishes as a pond plant. Bring indoors for ing. Fragrant. May reseed. 96”h Í $3.00—4” pot A275 Pink Quaker—Delicate shade of light pink with the winter. Deer, drought and heat resistant. Lantana Lantana camara darker veins. 12–18”h 36–60”h by 12–18”w Í $5.00—4” pot A276 Red Star—Not the usual red geranium: many Excellent hummingbird and butterfly plants with petaled, divided blooms over two-tone green Hummingbird Mint Agastache dense flower heads in bright colors. Drought and heat leaves. 12–18”h Great-smelling flower spikes. Likely to survive the win- tolerant. Í∫˙¥ A277 Snow Star—Elegant white irregular flowers with ter if grown in a well-drained, protected site. Also good $2.50—2.5” pot: a tiny red eye, green-on-green leaves. 12–18”h for winter interest and bird food source. Excellent heat A347 Samantha—Cheerful yellow flowers and char- tolerance. Deer and rabbit resistant. Í∏∫Ω˙ A278 Geranium, Regal ß treuse-edged variegated foliage. Sterile cultivar: no ç Pelargonium Solstice Chocolate $2.50—4 plants in a pack: seeds, so its energy goes into blooming. 15”h A291 Pink Pop, A. montana ß—Spires of fragrant pur- Dark red-black flowers with crinkly leaves. Also known $4.00—4” pot: plish pink flowers. 10–18”h ß as Martha Washington geranium. 12–18”h Í †´¥ A349 Bandana Cherry —Multiple colors of dark $10.00—1 gal. pot $4.00—4” pot: cherry through pink to peach and even ß A292 Acapulco Orange, A. mexicana —The yellow/gold. Large flowers. 20–26”h Johnny Jump-Ups A279 Giant Salvia Brillantaisia subulugurica Acapulco series is compact with a long flowering A348 Lucky Red Flame ß—Profuse bright red and Spires of 1” bird-beaked speckled lilac and electric period and lemon-scented foliage. 14–20”h orange flower clusters on neat, upright mounds blue-violet flowers on thick stems with shiny serrated A293 Acapulco Rose, A. mexicana ß 14–20”h of foliage. 12–16”h 8” leaves. Actually a shrub from Africa. Loves sun, A294 Acapulco Salmon, A. mexicana ß 14–20”h $5.00—4” pot: Í∏ heat, water, and fertilizer. 84–120”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack: A350 Luscious Grape ß—Fragrant rich purple blos- $15.00—5.25” pot A295 Astello Indigo ◊ß—Deep blue, rootbeer- soms with white eyes. 10–16”h by 36”w ß A280 Gladiolus, Abyssinian scented flower spikes. Bushy habit. 18–24”h A351 Larkspur ß Gladiolus murielae Impatiens see box, page 40 Delphinium consolida Blue Cloud Starry, fragrant 2 to 3” shiny white blooms with dark A333 Ivy, English Hedera helix Gold Child An airy open habit with sprays of half-inch single blue purple-burgundy centers. Up to a dozen flowers open flowers. Self sows. 36–40”h Í∏ ¥ consecutively on graceful arching stems over a fan of Golden variegated leaves. Vigorous grower. Good for $5.00—6 plants in a pack sword-shaped leaves for three to four weeks in late shade. 36–72”h Í∏Ó ç¥ $3.00—3.5” pot summer. Likes well-drained soil and regular feeding. A334A Ivy, German Corms can be dug up in fall and stored dry. 12–36”h ÍΩ¥ $5.00—6 plants in a pack Senecio macroglossus Variegatus Red stems with green and cream variegated leaves. Actually native to South Africa. Often grown as a Bring your own wagon… houseplant. 60–96”h Í∏ ç¥ $3.00—3.5” pot you’ll be glad you did! 40 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Annual Flowers Lavender Cotton Santolina chamaecyparissus Licorice Plant Helichrysum petiolare Lobelia, Trailing Lobelia pendula Fragrant, ferny foliage makes good edging. Yellow button- Fuzzy oval leaves, trailing. One of the greatest spiller Easy. Beautiful, intense color in window boxes and shaped flowers add to arrangements and can be cooked plants for containers. 24”h çÍ rock gardens. Flowers through frost. Very early to Í∏˙¥ into a brilliant yellow dye, or dried for wreaths and a $4.00—3.5” pot: bloom. 5”h moth-repelling potpourri. Likes dry soil and lots of sun. A354 Golden ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Í —Golden leaves. May survive the winter with protection. Pine scent. A355 Silver ß—Silver leaves. A371 Fountain Crimson ß $3.00—3.5” pot: A372 Regatta Marine Blue ß A352 Lemon Fizz ß—Cool and modern-looking with Lion’s Ears Leonotis A373 Regatta Midnight Blue ß its wild mop of thread-like yellow-chartreuse Giants that don’t need staking. Í∏ A374 Regatta White ß foliage and pale yellow flowers. Best color in sun. $2.50—2.5” pot: A375 Love Lies Bleeding ß 18”h ‰ A356 L. leonuris—A circle of 1” orange tubular flowers Amaranthus caudatus Red Tails A353 Silver—Silver leaves. 6–12”h emerge from rounded, spiny clusters that encircle the stems so that it looks like the stems are grow- Stunning accent plants with long drooping red blooms ing right through the middle of the clusters. up to 24” long. An old favorite, common in American †´ Í∏  Impatiens 72–96”h gardens a century ago. Dries well. 48”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack $5.00—4” pot: Impatiens Fanfare A357 Savannah Sunset, L. menthifolia—Dr. Seuss plant Love-in-a-Mist Nigella Impatiens x walleriana Impatiens x walleriana looks like slender green poles with fuzzy pom- Fine, feathery foliage and adorable fairy lantern-like Summer-long color on shade-loving, Spreaders and trailers that cascade poms of orange tubular flowers strung on them seed pods. Cottage garden charm. Can be dried. Self ∏Ó†¥ compact plants. over the sides of hanging baskets and like beads. 60–72”h ˙ seeds. Needs well-drained soil. Í containers. They have the added $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Lisianthus Eustoma grandiflorum $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A296 Carnival Pink ß—14–18”h bonus of handling heat better, too. Stunning, almost rose-like cut flowers in early summer. A376 Spanish, N. hispanica—Faintly scented, deep blue A297 Carnival Red ß—14–18”h Continuous blooms, even with neg- ∏Ó Long-lasting blooms. Morning sun with afternoon flowers, 2.5” across, with a cluster of bright red A298 Carnival White ß—14–18”h lect. 16–20”h by 18–24”w shade is ideal. Remove spent blooms for extended stamens at the center. Good for cutting. 24”h A299 Impreza Cherry Splash ß— $4.00—4” pot: flowering. Í $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Light pink with a darker pink A319 Coral ß Midnight ß eye. 6–8”h A320 Fuchsia ß $5.00—6 plants in a pack: A377 —Dark purple flowers with what A300 Super Elfin Bright Orange A358 ABC Blue Rim ß—Purple and white bicolor looks like an upside-down black octopus in the ß—8–12”h Fusion 14–18”h center (this becomes an ornamental seed pod.) A301 Super Elfin Lipstick ß— Impatiens x walleriana A359 ABC Rose ß—Rose shades to almost peach. Great for flower arranging. Feathery foliage. 36”h Mulberry Rose ◊ß Magenta blooms. 8–12”h Unusual flower shape and strong, tall 36–45”h A378 —Dainty blend of pink A302 Super Elfin Paradise Mix stems. According to Northern Gardener, A360 Advantage Cherry Sorbet ß—Deep pink and white bicolor blossoms. Blooms in early sum- ◊ß—Tropical lavender, magen- “Watch them glow in the shade!” ∏Ó ruffled double flowers on strong stems. 28–32”h mer. 18–24”h Echo Lavender ß ta, violet, and melon. 8–12”h $4.00—4.5” pot: A361 —12–14”h A379 Lupine, Silky Lupinus pilosus ß A303 Super Elfin Seaside Mix A362 Echo Pure White ß—12–14”h A321 Glow ß—Yellow with an Lovely blue flowers on a spike, with fuzzy stems and ◊ß—Lilac blue, lilac, violet, A363 Mariachi Blue ß—Quadruple blossoms. Staking orange throat. 8–18”h nice compound leaves. 36”h Í¥ $3.00—3.5” pot required. 20–24”h and white. 8–12”h A322 Heat ß—Rusty orange with a A364 Mariachi Lime Green ß—Quadruple blossoms. A304 Super Elfin XP Blue Pearl yellow throat. 8–18”h A380 Mallow, Annual Malope Queen Red ◊ß —Lilac blue with pale Staking required. 20–24”h Cottage garden favorite resembling a small hollyhock Mariachi Yellow ß eye. 8–12”h New Guinea A365 —Soft yellow quadruple with satin purple-red flowers. 26–36”h Í A305 Super Elfin XP Formula Mix Impatiens x hawkerii blooms. Staking required. 30–36”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack ß —Colors include melon, Large flowers on upright plants with Lobelia, Compact Lobelia salmon, fuchsia, white, red, Marigolds see box, page 41 dark foliage. Not susceptible to Vigorous, and unsurpassable for intense color and neat pink, and watermelon, and some downy mildew. Í∏ A401 Mexican Heather with paler eyes. 8–12”h edging. Give sunny sidewalks the royal treatment. $4.00—4.5” pot: A306 Super Elfin XP Pink ß—8–12”h Originally from South Africa. Flowers through frost. Cuphea rosea Allyson ß Í∏˙¥ A307 Super Elfin XP Red ß—8–12”h A323 Rose —Hot pink. 8–12”h Shiny green leaves with fine lacy texture contrast with ß A308 Super Elfin XP Salmon ß— A324 White —8–12”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack: lavender-orchid tiny blooms. Drought tolerant. Í∫ 8–12”h $5.00—5.25” pot: A366 Cambridge Blue ß—Dainty light blue flowers. 12–18”h $4.00—4.5” pot ß ß A309 Super Elfin XP Violet — A325 Infinity Pink Frost —Pink 4–6”h A402 Mexican Sunflower ß 8–12”h A367 Riviera Marine Blue ß and lighter pink bicolors. 6–12”h —5”h Tithonia rotundifolia Torch A310 Super Elfin XP White ß— A368 Riviera Midnight Blue ß—5”h A326 Oliver’s All-American award winner with 3” scarlet-orange single 8–12”h $4.00—4” pot: Touch-Me-Not blooms, great for hedges, tall borders, or cut flowers. A369 Heat Electric Blue ß A311 Balsam Impatiens Impatiens sodenii Flash ◊ —Cobalt blue blooms even Velvety pointed foliage. Blooms July to frost. May reseed. balsamina Camellia Mix ß in the hottest summer. 6–12”h 60–72”h Í∫Ω˙ $5.00—6 plants in a pack White 3” flowers with hot pink cen- A370 Hot Springs Dark Blue ß—Electric blue with Old-fashioned double flowers in tral brushmarks and a 4” curved nec- white splash at the center. Tidy habit. 6–8”h shades of white, appleblossom pink, tar tube in back. May to October red, salmon and violet. Easy to grow blooms are held above toothed, and fun to plant for children’s gardens glossy, lance-shaped leaves on because of the exploding seed pods. branched succulent stems. Bright Full sun and plentiful moisture are its shade or morning sun. Makes a good favorites. Will reseed. 18”h Í houseplant. 48–72”h ∏Ó Pity the Impatiens $5.00—6 plants in a pack $5.00—4” pot For decades, impatiens (Impatiens x walleriana) have A312 Butterfly Cherry ß A327 Poor Man’s Orchid Alternative shade plants Impatiens x walleriana been reliable plants for shade gardeners. But now Impatiens balfourii Annuals: A vigorous grower covered with that a blight called downy mildew is moving into our Pink and white showy flowers. Not • Begonias, A083–103 graceful cherry-colored blooms held affected by downy mildew. May area, you may want to rethink and expand your above the foliage until frost. It will Í∏Ó Ω • Bush violet (Browallia), A113B reseed. 36”h by 24”w plant choices for shady gardens. brighten any shady bed, and its semi- $6.00—3.5” pot • Caladium, A005 trailing form makes it ideal for con- When downy mildew strikes, the plants die quickly. tainers, hanging baskets and window SunPatiens Impatiens hybrids • Coleus, A144–A185 boxes. 8”h Í∏Ó $4.00—4” pot Here’s the solution if you want to They might look fine on Friday, but when you check • Fuchsia, A245–A251 create an edging of impatiens in an them on Monday, they’re dead. • Impatiens: Double area with mixed sun and shade: an Impatiens x walleriana impatiens that loves both. Profuse As far as we know right now, there is nothing you New Guinea, A323–A325 Looks like a miniature rose, but much 3” flowers start early and bloom until can do to prevent or treat downy mildew: no sprays Poor man’s orchid, A327 easier to take care of. Early, compact frost. To date, has resisted downy SunPatiens, A328–332 and well-branched. ∏Ó mildew due to its relation to New to purchase, and nothing you can put in the soil. Í∏ • Jamaican forget-me-nots (Browallia), A334B $4.00—4.5” pot: Guinea impatiens. It doesn’t matter how much you water or don’t A313 Fiesta Lavender-Orchid ß— $5.00—4.5” pot: water. • Lobelia, A366–A374 8–12”h A328 Compact Lilac ◊ß—Soft • Shamrock, A521–A523 ß A314 Fiesta Olé Cherry —Cherry lilac. 24–36”h Downy mildew is airborne, which is how it has • Wishbone flower (To re n i a ), A587–A592 red with lighter splashes. A329 Compact Magenta ß—Vivid spread so readily, and it stays in the soil. If your 8–12”h magenta blooms. 24–36”h Cheaper perennials may be good subtitutes, too: A315 Fiesta Olé Purple ß—8–12”h A330 Compact Red ◊ß plants were affected last year, they will probably die —True • Astilbe, P012–P017 A316 Fiesta Olé Stardust Pink ß— red. 18–24”h again this year. Bright pink with some white A331 Electric Orange ß— • Serbian bellflower (Campanula), P051 markings. 8–12”h Showstopping orange. 18–24”h The only bright note is that the disease won’t spread • Bleeding hearts (Dicentra), P071, P072 A317 Fiesta Sparkler Salmon ß— A332 Variegated Spreading White to other plants in your garden, and that impatiens • Bugleweed (Ajuga), P083–P085 Salmon with lighter splashes. ß —Gold leaves with wide green from different species, such as New Guinea 8–12”h edges. White flowers. 18”h ç • Coral bells (Heuchera), P138–P147 $5.00—4” pot: impatiens, SunPatiens, and Poor Man’s Orchid are • Forget-me-nots (Myosotis), P237 A318 Fiesta Olé Purple Stripe ß— resistant to the disease. • Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium), P372, P373 Like small white roses splashed • Lamium (Lamium), P382–PP386 with hot pink. 10–12”h • Periwinkle (Vinca), P486–P489 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 41 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Annual Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover A403 Milkweed, Blue-Flowered Nasturtium continued Pansy continued Key Tweedia caerulea $5.00—4” pot: $2.50—4 plants in a pack (continued): Í Full sun Furry 4” heart-shaped gray-green leaves and loose clus- A420 Duckalicious ß—A brand new flower form for A439 Delta Cool Water Mix—Early flowering, 2.5” ∏ Part sun/part shade ters of 1” star-shaped pale to sky-blue flowers with an old favorite, each bloom like a bouquet of tiny blue and white mix. Ó Shade darker turquoise centers in summer. Boat-shaped seed yellow ducks’ feet. Even the leaves are lobed A440 Dynamite Blue Blotch ß—Dark blue-violet pods. From Brazil and Uruguay. 12–36”h Í rather than the usual round shape. Trailing. with a darker blotch. Ω Good for bees $2.00—3.5” pot 6–12”h A441 Dynamite Orange ß ß ı Bird food source Million Bells Calibrachoa $5.00—6 plants in a pack: A442 Springtime Black —Gorgeous black blossoms. Ultima Morpho ß ∫ Butterfly-friendly Multitudes of small petunia-like blooms. Beautiful in A421 Alaska ß—Variegated foliage. Bright mix of 2” A443 —Wonderful bright blue ˙ baskets or window boxes. Fast growing and self-clean- yellow, or orange or red blossoms, sprawling pastel with yellow centers. Hummingbird-friendly ing. Trailing. Í habit. 8–12”h Pentas Pentas lanceolata A422 Alaska Scarlet ß—Variegated foliage and scar- ç Attractive foliage $5.00—4” pot: Named for its clusters of five-petaled blooms. Best sell- let blossoms. 8–12”h ç Ç A404 Callie Painted Coral ß—Pink-coral with cream er at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s plant sale. Good for Culinary A423 Apricot Trifle ß—Frilly blooms of mouthwater- edges. 4–6”h butterflies. Í∏∫˙ ´ Edible flowers A405 Can-Can Dark Purple ß—Near-black purple. ing apricot salmon. Semi-double appearance. 8”h ˝ ß $4.00—4” pot: Ground cover 10–15”h A424 Black Velvet —Intense dark maroon. 8–12”h ß A444 Appleblossom Pink ß—14–24”h  Medicinal A406 Minifamous Double Magenta ß—Double 1” A425 Empress of India —Deep, velvety crimson A446 Cranberry Punch ß—14–24”h ˜ Minnesota native reddish-magenta flowers resemble little roses. flowers against dark blue-green foliage. 8–12”h ß A445 Tall Red—True red. 30–36”h ‰ 6–10”h A426 Ladybird —Orange-yellow blossoms with deep Rock garden A407 Pomegranate Punch ◊ß—Abundant deep red centers. 8–12”h $5.00—4” pot: ß rosy-red flowers with black-red eyes and yellow A427 Milk Maid —Lightest cream blossoms. 8–12”h A447 Butterfly White ß—Dome-shaped 3” clusters † Cold-sensitive: centers. Trails to 24” 4–6”h Nemesia Nemesia of star shaped flowers that love hot weather. keep above 40°F A408 Superbells Blackberry Punch ß—Deep purple 12–22”h ¥ Very fragrant, as well as heat- and cold-tolerant, with Toxic to humans flowers with a much darker throat bloom from cute little faces. Another South African beauty. Great A448A Pepper, Ornamental ß Saturday restock early spring to frost on trailing branches. No need for containers. Í to deadhead or pinch. 6–10”h Capsicum anuum Black Pearl A409 Superbells Tequila Sunrise ß—Gold with a red $4.00—4” pot: Round, shiny black fruit, maturing to dark red. Bushy, eye. 4–6”h A428 Angelart Cherry ß—Intense cherry blossoms glossy jet-black foliage is perfect for containers. A410 Voodoo ß—Pale orange covered with a variable with good heat tolerance. 7–14”h Unusual annuals that deserve a place in your flower deep plum netting, so some are more orange and A429 Angelart Orange ß—An intense, true orange. garden or container. Edible, but bred for looks, not some are more purple. Its 48” trailing branches 8–10”h taste. Heat, humidity and drought tolerant. 18”h Í are great for hanging baskets. 6–10”h A430 Angelart Pear ß—Peachy pink to light orange. †ç $2.50—2.5” pot ß 8–10”h A412 Monkey Flower Mimulus Mystic Mix A431 Sunsatia Mango ß—Mango, yellow, purple, Clear colors of scarlet, yellow, orange, and white. Free pink and cream on each flower. 10–14”h flowering dwarf variety with compact growth, good for $5.00—4” pot: Í´∫ cool spring weather. Does well in wet soil. 6–9”h Í∏ Marigolds Tagetes ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack A432 Opal Innocence —Extremely fragrant with blooms that change from iridescent pink to light Marigolds like full sun and provide sunny flowers until frost. Excellent A413 Morning Glory, Dwarf ß purple. 8–10”h Evolvulus Blue My Mind for butterflies and caterpillars. Whether called “French” or “African,” A433 Oyster Plant, Variegated they are actually native to Mexico. True blue five-petaled flowers bloom spring to frost. Trails Tradescantia spathacea to 24”. Enjoys summer heat. 6–12”h Í $5.00—4” pot Clump of shiny green spears with purple backs. Bi-Color A391B La Bamba ß Moss Rose Portulaca grandiflora Interesting white three-petaled flowers in boat-shaped Alternating red and gold petals. Tall French marigold with bright Flowers resemble wild roses borne on low-growing, bracts are why one common name is Moses-in-a- $2.50—4 plants in a pack: yellow petals striped with brilliant succulent plants. Bright colors with enormous appeal. basket. 12–24”h Íç $3.00—3.5” pot A381 Mr. Majestic—A dwarf version orange. Perfect for the middle of the For hot and dry locations, rock gardens, edging. Good Painted Tongue Salpiglossis garden. 30”h Ω for bees. Easy to grow. 4”h ÍΩ of Pinwheel with red and gold Trumpet-shaped blooms marked with colorful veins bicolor blooms. This marigold $5.00—6 plants in a pack $2.50—4 plants in a pack: and contrasting throats. Í makes a fantastic compact ß Little Hero A414 Happy Hour Banana —Golden yellow. bedding plant, ideal for contain- ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A French crested type with large A415 Happy Hour Mix ers or the garden. 12”h Ω ß A434 Casino Mix ß—Red, yellow, orange, rose or flowers on compact plants. Puts all its A416 Happy Hour Rosita —Dark pink semi-doubles. A382 Pinwheel ß—Single, heirloom ß purple flowers on dwarf plants, ideal for contain- energy into masses of flowers up to A417 Sundial Mix variety dating back to 1791. Red ers and bedding. 10–12”h 2.5” across. 6–8”h $5.00—4” pot: A435 Chilean Black ◊ß—Chocolate purple-black and gold petals with darker ◊ Ω $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A418 Cupcake Carrot —Intense orange with a 1.25” flowers with yellow throats. 12–20”h yellow centers. 24–36”h A392 Flame ß—Red-orange bicolor. yellow center. Trailing. A436 Chocolate Royale ß —Velvet deep burgundy Crackerjack A393 Mix ß petals with even darker veins. 24–36”h Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus Big, bold double flowers borne well A394 Yellow ß A437 Kew Blue ◊ß—Deep blue-purple blossoms Prolific bloomer with edible flowers and leaves that above the foliage. Very early and with a dark center and gold streaks. If A395 Lunacy Orange ß add spice and color to salads. Excellent for butterflies, free-flowering. 24”h deadheaded, blossoms spring through summer. 3–4” double blooms with tightly fair for hummingbirds. Í∫´˙ $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Attractive cut flower. 32”h crested flower heads. A funky novelty $3.00—3.5” pot: A384 Orange ß marigold. 10”h ◊ß Pansy Viola x wittrockiana A385 Yellow ß A419 Hermine Grashoff —Ruffled, fully dou- $2.50—4 plants in a pack ble, orange-scarlet 2.5” flowers. Seldom available Spring and fall color with velvety petals. May reseed, Disco commercially because the plant cannot be grown although some hybrids are sterile. 6–8”h Í∏∫´ Signet Tagetes tenuifolia French marigolds with single flowers. from seed. Try this variety in a hanging basket or $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Lovely bright carpet of tiny single 8–10”h Ω container as the Victorians did and see why it was A438 Chianti Mix—Striped and ruffled in shades of blooms, very compact. Feathery given the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of terracotta, salmon, rose and wine-red. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: foliage has a pleasant, citrusy scent. Garden Merit. 18–24”h by 36–48”w A386 Marietta ß—Golden yellow Best for edible flowers. with mahogany blotches. 9–12”h Ω ß A387 Red $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A388 Durango Flame ß A396 Lemon Gem—Bright yellow. Mahogany with orange-gold edges. A397 Paprika—Mahogany with gold 6–12”h Ω centers. Tangerine Gem ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack A398 —Orange. Inca White 4” double blooms. The tall, large- Unusual white marigolds. flowered marigolds from Mexico. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: 18–20”h A399 Vanilla—Dreamy white flowers $2.50—4 plants in a pack: held at knee height. 12–24”h A389 Orange ß $5.00—6 plants in a pack: A390 Yellow ß A400 Sweet Cream ß—Very showy 3” odorless blossoms. 18”h A391A Jedi Orange ß Ruffled pompom marigold stands out from the crowd with its astonishing height. This lanky cheerleader is perfect for the back of the cutting garden. Or grow it along a fence sur- rounding the kitchen garden. 48–60”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack See also TARRAGON, MEXICAN, page 10 42 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Annual Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover Perilla moved to coleus, page 37 A485 Phlox, Night ß◊ A498 Poppy, Ladybird ß A449 Persian Shield Zaluzianskya capensis Papaver commutatum Ladybird Strobilanthes dyerianus ß All the rage in the UK thanks to its distinctive scent. Nirvana for poppy lovers! Bushy plants produce 15+ Vanilla-like fragrance permeates the evening garden blooms simultaneously for at least a month and a half. Beautiful foliage! Grown for its large royal purple when the tiny maroon and white bell-shaped flowers Red with black markings inside. May reseed. Best in leaves with a metallic sheen. It’s an upright plant, dra- Í˝‰ Í¥ Í∏ ç open. Foliage forms a tidy low mat. 12”h rich soil. 12–18”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack matic in containers. 36”h $5.00—5.25” pot $2.50—4 plants in a pack See also POPPY, BLUE-SEEDED in herbs, page 10, Petunias see box, below A486 Pincushion Flower ß and the perennial POPPIES, page 20 Scabiosa atropurpurea Chat Noir A499 Queen Anne’s Thistle Large, very dark red (almost black) white-tipped fully Gilia capitata ß double flowers with a pleasant fragrance. Great cut flow- Not a thistle! Charming blue-purple, clover-like flow- ers: the more you cut, the more it blooms. Flowers ers bloom heavily April–July. Attractive, finely cut resemble delicate pincushions. Early to late summer foliage. Formerly called Globe Gilia. 12”h Í∏ Ω bloomer. 24”h Í∏ $2.50—4 plants in a pack Petunia ͆ $2.50—4 plants in a pack Petunias A487 Pink Pokers Limonium suworowii ß Quinoa Chenopodium quinoa ß Carpet A473 Hummingbird Red Mop of unusual long pink flowering stems resembling South American plants with great ornamental value in Compact plants with many medium- Petunia exserta ◊ multi-branched coral. A novel flower shape for your the garden. Young leaves are tasty as baby greens and sized blooms. The heaviest bloomers. Rare? In 2007, only 14 plants were garden and floral arrangements. Makes a great dried the mature seed heads are a delicious, protein-packed 6–12”h ∫ found growing in Brazil in “shaded flower. From Central Asia, Afghanistan and Iran. grain. (90–120 days). Deer-resistant; lively cut flowers. Drought tolerant. Syn. Psylliostachys suworowii. 18–24”h Í∫Ω $2.50—4 plants in a pack: cracks on sandstone towers” Í $5.00—6 plants in a pack A450 Blue ß (Wikipedia). Unusual? It’s the only $5.00—6 plants in a pack: A451 Mix ß petunia pollinated by hummingbirds, Pinks Dianthus A500 Brightest Brilliant Rainbow ◊ß—Striking ß and the only red wild petunia. A452 Pink Annual pinks are early flowering, staying smothered in fuchsia, burgundy, lime green, cream, orange and ß Crimson-red 2.5” star-faced flowers A453 Plum —Purple with deeper a perpetual riot of blossoms until frost. May reseed or yellow plumes in late summer and fall. 48–60”h with long nectar tubes and prominent ◊ß purple veins. survive the winter. Í∏´ A501 Red Head —Long, coral-red plumes are A454 Red ß stamens and stigma. Said to bloom useful as a cut flower. Bright pink-red seed heads. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A455 Sky Blue ß sooner when root bound. Blooms early 66–72”h ˙ A456 Velvet ß—Burgundy-purple. summer to fall. 24”h A488 Super Parfait Raspberry—Early bloomer. 6–8”h ß ß◊ A457 White ß $3.00—3.5” pot A489 Wee Willie —Range in reds and whites on A502 Rice, Black ß strong, compact plants. 6”h Oryza sativa Black Madras Crazytunia Semi-trailing. A474 Pretty Much Picasso See more PINKS in perennials, page 20 Grown for its dense, upright green-purple-maroon A deep violet throat surrounded by a $4.00—4” pot: ß stems and leaves that become more fountain-shaped. A458 Mandeville ◊ß—Star- rim of brilliant chartreuse makes this A490 Pocketbook Flower Position it where the morning or evening sun can shaped, magenta-red flowers are new Supertunia a real show-stopper. Calceolaria integrifolia Kentish Hero shine through the leaves. Since rice likes to grow in Strong trailing habit, blooms all sum- streaked and edged with yellow, ∫˙ Orchid-like puffy pouch flowers start out yellow with water, give it consistently moist soil by keeping its with burgundy-black radiating mer. 8–12”h $4.00—4” pot speckles, then rapidly become orange then orange-red. container in or even slightly under water. Fully grown lines from the center. The breed- A475 Prism Sunshine ß This mini-shrub native of Guatemala was a great plants produce light green vertical seedheads of rice Í ers were asked to go crazy with Yellow center with a cream edge. AAS favorite of the Victorians. Bring inside for the winter. kernels (110 days). 16”h the colors, but they also created a ∫ Appreciates regular watering. A rarely seen cutie. 12”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack winner. 12–14”h Í tough, small petunia that is not $2.50—4 plants in a pack $5.00—4” pot bothered by bad weather. 10”h Sage, Gentian Salvia patens Hypoestes phyllostachya A459 Star Jubilee ß—Tropical-look- A476 Shockwave Polka Dot Tubular true-blue flowers in loose spikes above ing bright yellow flowers have Denim ß◊ Green foliage splashed and speckled with colors. Good mounds of velvety foliage. Good cut flower. Í∏ for containers, bedding or as a house plant. 6”h Í∏ç each petal rimmed with dark pur- Purple-blue 1.5–2” flowers will lighten $5.00—4” pot: ∫ ple-black. 10–12”h to lavender-blue with age, heat, and $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A503 Oceana Blue ß—Deep blue-purple tubular A460 Double Surprise ß more sun. Blooms in spring and fills in A491 Confetti Pink flowers bloom June to frost. Brought back by quickly, with new flowers appearing A492 Confetti Red ß popular demand. 24–36” Dark purple. 8–12”h $4.00—4.5” pot both in the center of the mound and A493 Confetti White $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Dreams along the stems through autumn. Poppy, California Eschscholzia californica A504 Blue Angel ß—Graceful ultramarine and peri- Can take heat, humidity, and rain. winkle blue tubular blooms on upright stems ear- Classic 3–4” grandiflora that holds up Tough and drought-tolerant. Prefers low-fertility soils well in rain. 8–12”h ∫ Self-cleaning. Can tolerate some shade. ly July through frost. 24–30”h 7–10”h by 24–36”w $5.00—4” pot and good drainage. Can be cut back for rebloom. May $2.50—4 plants in a pack: self seed. Í∏ A505 Sage, Hummingbird ß ß ß A461 Midnight —Deep blue. A477 Sophistica Blue Morn $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Salvia subrotunda A462 Pink ß—Pastel pink. Deep blue-purple turning pale towards A494 Mikado ß—Deep orange satiny petals with scarlet Red-orange flowers that bloom all summer until frost. A463 Red ß ∫ the center. 10–15”h backs on four-petaled 2 to 3” flowers. 12–18”h Ω Hummingbirds love it. Attractive bright green heart- A464 White ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack A495 Mission Bells ß—A mix of beautiful colors on shaped leaves. From Brazil. 48”h Í∫˙ Ω Easy Wave SuperCal Petchoa flat-faced poppy blooms. 12”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack A496 Rosa Romantica ◊ß—Cheerful ivory double Spreading variety, also great in baskets Salvia Salvia An all-new flower hybrid that delivers flowers streaked with salmon pink. Feathery and containers. 6–8”h by 36”w ∫ Garden favorites. Í∏∫˙ the best characteristics of petunias and foliage is silver-gray. Self-sows. Long-blooming. $2.00—3.5” pot: million bells: vigorous, with exception- 8–10”h $2.50—2.5” pot: A465 Misty Lilac ß al flower power, lush foliage, depend- —Recommended ß A506 Purple Majesty, S. guarantica—Deep blue-purple by Master Gardener Nancy Rose able performance and beautiful color. A497 Poppy, Danish Flag tubular flowers bloom June to frost. Brought back in the Star Tribune. No deadheading needed. Papaver somniferum Danish Flag by popular demand from plant sale shoppers. $3.00—4” pot: $5.00—4” pot: A dead ringer for Denmark’s flag. Feathered red petals 48–60”h ◊ß A466 Tidal Wave Silver ß—AAS win- A478 Blue —Violet blue with a marked with a white cross. Intriguing seed pods make $2.50—4 plants in a pack: ner. White flowers with a purple slight yellow throat. 10–14”h ideal holiday arrangements or leave them to add winter A507 Evolution Deep Violet, S. farinacea—Crowded ß Í¥ throat and veining. A479 Neon Rose —Vibrant fuchsia- interest. Prolific reseeder. 24–36”h with 6”, rich fade-resistant violet flower spikes pink. 12”h ∫ $2.50—4 plants in a pack $4.00—4.5” pot: that keep blooming. Very heat tolerant. 18”h A480 Velvet ◊ß—Deep rose-red Blue ß A467 with darker eye and veins Pink ß A468 and slight yellow throat. Rosy Dawn ß A469 —Rose-pink with 12–16”h by 24–30”w a white center. Supercascade Petunia grandiflora ß◊ A470 Hells Bells 3.5” flowers, excellent for baskets and Trailing reddish orange fragrant flow- with good drought tolerance. 10”h ers. The first true orange petunia. 8”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Í∏ ∫ $5.00—4” pot A481 Burgundy ß Hula Hoop A482 Salmon ß∫ Ruffled and early-blooming with a wide A483 Sweetunia, white ring. Compact and uniform. Hot Rod Red ß 12”h Í∏∫ Hot, hot red small blossoms in a dense $2.50—4 plants in a pack: mound. 8–10”h by 18”w $5.00—4” pot A471 Blue ß A472 Rose ß A484 Violet-Flowered ß Petunia integrifolia Trailing, self-cleaning, lovely small plum-colored blossoms. Good for mass plantings. A spectactular wildflower from Argentina that blooms from spring until frost. 12–18”h ∫ $2.50—4 plants in a pack www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 43 Annual Flowers Salvia continued from page 42 Snapdragon continued Sun Daisy Osteospermum Key $2.50—4 plants in a pack (continued): $2.50—4 plants in a pack (continued): Cheerful 3” daisy-like blooms. Í Í Full sun A508 Forest Fire, S. coccinea ß—Heat tolerant. Airy A529 Sonnet White ß—18–21”h $4.00—4.5” pot: ∏ Part sun/part shade blossoms held above the foliage. 18”h A530 Speedy Sonnet Yellow—Bicolor with sassy yel- A549 Akila Purple—Flowers open silver and turn Ó Shade A509 Nymph Coral, S. coccinea ß—Airy salmon low blooms with a red-purple lip. 18–24”h vibrant purple. Compact and well-branched. blooms. 10”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack: 16–20”h Ω Good for bees A510 Sizzler Purple ß , S. splendens —Short and great A531 Chantilly Deep Orange ß—Flat-faced, jumbo A550 Soprano White—White with a slight lavender ı for bedding. 10–12”h Ω Bird food source blooms cluster on strong 4.5” spikes in spring tint and purple eye. 6–10”h ∫ A511 Sizzler Red, S. splendens ß—The classic red A551 Symphony Orange ß—The best color yet. Butterfly-friendly and fall. Longer-lasting in the garden and in the ˙ salvia for bedding. 10–12”h vase than traditional snapdragons. 36–48”h 8–12”h Hummingbird-friendly $5.00—4” pot: A532 Chantilly Light Salmon—36–40”h ∫ $5.00—4” pot: ç A512 Blue Note, S. greggii ß—Deep blue, summer- A533 Purple Twist—Novelty purple and white striped A552 3D Berry White—Blooms all day and night with Attractive foliage long flowers on tall spikes. Eye-popping in a flowers all summer. Cooler temperatures bring short white petals and an oversized, frilly laven- Ç Culinary massed planting, dainty in a bouquet. out the purple stripes. Lightly fragrant. 24–48”h der center. Mounded habit. 10–14”h ´ Edible flowers Ω Red Delilah ◊ß 24”h by 16”w A534 —Attention-grabbing A553 Fire Burst ß—Light up the border with a burst ˝ Ground cover A513 Maraschino, S. greggii—Tubular cherry-red crimson blossoms with a white tube. Sturdy of fire. Coppery gold to red with blue eyes.  Medicinal flowers and dense dark leaves make this effective stems. 30–60”h Ω˙ Upright. 12”h ˜ massed or as a single specimen. Drought tolerant. Minnesota native 30–36”h Snapdragon, Dwarf Antirrhinum Sweet Potato Vine Ipomoea batatus ‰ Rock garden A514 Wendy’s Wish, S. buchananii—Phenomenal A snapdragon for edging. A dwarf in height but a giant The hottest vine for baskets and containers. Vigorous, fuchsia flowers with fluted tips on sturdy maroon in the garden or hanging basket. Heat and frost toler- trailing up to 48”. 6–10”h by 24–36”w Í∏ç¥ † Cold-sensitive: ant. Deer resistant. Í∏´ stems. Long white stamens add even more $4.00—4” pot: keep above 40°F charm. From Australia. 30–40”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A554 Blackie ß—Dark purple. ¥ Toxic to humans Chimes Mix ß $5.00—5.25” pot: A535 —Early, well-branched. 6–8”h A555 Golden Marguerite ß—Chartreuse. ß Saturday restock A515 Black and Blue, S. guaranatica ß—Fabulous late A536 Twinny Peach ß—Looking more like butterflies A556 Illusion Emerald Lace ß—Almost spidery summer to fall display. Unusual black calyx and than dragons, these are double flowers. Peach is chartreuse leafy vines can romp around your deep blue blooms; shrub-like form. Great for con- shorthand for shades of melon, peach, yellow and flower beds or cascade from a container. trast with yellow-flowering plants. 36–48”h light orange blended together, a unique range of A557 Sweet Caroline Green and Yellow ß— A516 Dancing Flame, S. splendens ß—Resembling an colors for a snapdragon. Plant with blues and Variegated. purples, especially purple foliage. 12”h ∫ unusually vibrant coleus until its scarlet flowers $5.00—4” pot: appear in late summer, this sage has dark green A537 Snapdragon, Moroccan ß A558 Illusion Midnight Lace ß—Dramatic, graceful, leaves liberally splashed with bright gold. Looks ç Linaria maroccana deeply cut black-maroon foliage. best with some light afternoon shade. 36”h A559 Sweet Caroline Bronze ß—Light cinnamon Golden Delicious Purple 1.5” miniature snapdragons cluster at the top of A517 , S. elegans—Fragrant pineapple color on deeply lobed leaves. sage with brilliant chartreuse foliage. Red flowers each branching stem. Happy when and where pansies in very late fall, but the gorgeous foliage is are happy, these cool-weather self-seeding annuals will A560 Tassel Flower ß◊ wonderful even without blooms. 24”h ç benefit from some afternoon shade and a trim after Emilia javanica Irish Poet their first flowering, April to June. 10–20”h Í∏ ¥ $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Little fluffy orange flowers are fun to imagine as the $2.50—4 plants in a pack A518 Pink, S. splendens—Wild form with peach-pink rumpled redhead of its variety name. Easy, long-bloom- flowers. It should become quite bushy. Can be A538 Snapdragon, Trailing ß ing heirloom that may gently self-sow. 20”h Í¥ brought indoors for the winter. 48–60”h Ω Antirrhinum Luminaire Harvest Red $2.50—4 plants in a pack A519 Scarlet Mallow ß Cranberry and gold blooms. Most vigorous of the trail- A561 Texas Bluebonnet Lupinus texensis ing snapdragons. Very easy to grow. Heat and cold tol- Pentapetes phoenicea White-tipped clusters of up to 50 fragrant, blue, pea- erant. 8–10”h Í∏ ´ $5.00—4” pot The five-petaled blossoms have an open, almost flat, like flowers. One of the six lupine species that are the Cleome hassieriana state flower of Texas. 12–36”h Í $1.50—2.5” pot cup shape with the central anthers protruding so much Spiderflower Spiderflower the flowers look like red jellyfish. The long, narrow Spiderflower performs well through heat and drought. See more LUPINES, pages 18 and 54 leaves are olive bronze green with serrated edges. Self-sows for next year. Useful for backgrounds and large Planted by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello but rarely beds. Nectar is excellent for bees and fair for humming- Tobacco, Dwarf Flowering Nicotiana cultivated in America now. Other common names are birds. Seeds are eaten by finches and juncos. Í∏Ω˙ Long-tubed, 2” blooms that are open all day; Noon Flower and Midday Flower because the blooms delightfully fragrant. Easy. 12–18”h Í∫˙¥ $2.50—4 plants in a pack: open at noon and close at dawn. Easy. 36–48”h Í∏ ∫ A540 Rose Queen ß—36–48”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack: $3.00—3.5” pot A541 Violet Queen ß—36–48”h A562 Red ß A520 Sensitive Plant Mimosa pudica A542 White Queen ß—36–48”h A563 Starmaker Lime—Lime-green flowers. ◊ß Native to South and Central America, this creeping A543 Clio Magenta —Upright, 4–6” whiskery Tobacco, Flowering Nicotiana plant has compound leaves that fold inward and droop flowers on a full, well-branched plant. Does not when touched, then reopen within minutes. A favorite produce seed so it just keeps blooming. No Easy and fragrant in the evening. Excellent nectar of children. 12–30”h Í $5.00—4” pot thorns or sticky foliage. 18–36”h source for hummingbirds and moths (including the hummingbird-like sphinx moth). Seeds for finches and Shamrock Oxalis A545 Spike Moss Selaginella sp. juncos. May reseed. Í∏∫¥ Brightly colored flowers and clover-like foliage in low, Mounding primitive plant. Very cute. Great for $2.50—4 plants in a pack: mounding mats. Easy to grow: drought tolerant, deer terrariums and fairy gardens. 1–2”h Í∏Ó ‰ A564 Hot Chocolate—Pendulous green tubes opening ∏ resistant, no deadheading needed. $3.00—2.5” pot to starry petals of ruby red to maroon. Colors $5.00—4” pot: A546 Spurge, Baby’s Breath richest grown in morning sun only. 48”h A521 Charmed Wine ß—White lily-shaped flowers Euphorbia Stardust Super Flash $5.00—6 plants in a pack: on a mound of deep burgundy foliage with pale One of the quintessential filler plants. Bright green A565 Big Mouth, N. glutinosa ◊ß—Charming green stems. Don Engebretsen, the Renegade leaves on small stems give a delicate appearance with spikes of peachy-rose, wide-open, bell-like Gardener, has elected it to his “Perfect Plant clouds of airy white flowers. Heat and drought toler- flowers with a pale yellow throat are accented by Club” due to its combination of pretty flowers ant. 10–14”h Í∏ ç¥ $5.00—4” pot gray, felted, heart-shaped leaves. Easy to grow, ç and nice foliage. Overwinters indoors. 12–16”h long-blooming, and good for cutting. Reseeds ß ß◊ A522 Molten Lava, O. vulcanicola —Leaves range in A547 Star Flower freely. 24–36”h Ω˙ color from chartreuse to orange maroon depend- Laurentia axillaris Beth’s Blue A566 Fragrant Delight Mix, N. alata—Star-shaped ing on the light conditions. Dainty yellow flowers Mounds of fragrant 1–1.5” violet-blue star-shaped blooms in shades of fuchsia, white, salmon, pur- ‰ all season long. 6–10”h by 18–24”w flowers that bloom until frost. Leaves have irregularly ple, lavender, rust and bronze. 48–72”h ˙ ß A523 Plum Crazy, O. vulcanicola —Dappled pink, spiky edges. Good along paths. From Australia. A567 Grand Old White, N. alata grandiflora ß— green and white foliage with yellow flowers. 12–14”h Í∏ ¥ $5.00—4” pot Fragrant, old-fashioned white. 32”h ˙ ‰ Exciting new look in the shade. 3–8”h by 12”w A568 Lime, N. alata—Check out these 1” lime green A548 Stocks ß ß flowers, trumpet-shaped opening to beautiful A524 Silver Nickel Vine Matthiola incana Katz Purple Dichondra Silver Falls five-pointed stars that bloom profusely for three Double rose blossoms over silvery gray foliage. A heat- months. Looks especially great with blue flowers. Rounded, fan-shaped silver foliage with a cascading tolerant, fragrant flower from old-fashioned gardens. 24–36”h ˙ habit. Heat and drought-tolerant in sun and shade, Tall cutting variety with a lovely fragrance. 12–32”h A569 Whisper Deep Pink—Blooms prolifically in Í∏ ç great for containers. Grows 36–72” long. 2–4”h Í∏ $5.00—6 plants in a pack varying shades of white to pink from May until $2.00—2.5” pot frost. All colors present at once. Excellent disease Snapdragon Antirrhinum tolerance. 36”h Old-fashioned favorites; great cut flowers. Deer resist- A570 White to Rose, N. mutabilis—Tall stems carry ant. Í´ PHOTOS dozens of 1” pendant tubular blooms that age from $2.50—4 plants in a pack: pure white to pale pink to rose pink; all colors appear at once. Curving stalks give the plant the A525 Black Prince ß—Near black velvety crimson NEEDED appearance of a group of flying birds. 36–60”h ˙ flowers. Dark foliage. 18”h A571 Woodland, N. sylvestris ß—Elongated, tubular, A526 Madam Butterfly Mix ß—Double azalea-type for our web garden gallery and star-shaped white flowers form fountains atop blooms in wide range of colors. 24–30”h tall stems. Huge leaves. Sweetly scented. More A527 Rocket Mix ß—Tall, great for cut flowers. 36”h plant listings. Share yours! shade tolerant than other tobaccos. 48–60”h ˙ Flowering A528 Rocket Redstone ß—Bronzy-red foliage. Please send them to Cherry red flowers. 30–36”h Tobacco [email protected] 44 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Annual Flowers Verbena continued $5.00—4” pot: Hanging Baskets A578 Estrella Salmon Star ß—Eye-catching bicolor Zinnias flowers with creamy star centers cover this entire SPECIALTY BASKETS plant all summer. 9–11”h A579 Lanai Vintage Rose ß—Best in class garden A618 Silver Dollar Vine Zerosicyos danguyi 6” basket—$12.00 performance with flowers in creamy white flecked Round, shiny, succulent-like leaves on trailing vines. Í with rose. 8”h by 24”w A619 Bougainvillea Bougainvillea 10” basket—$32.00 A580 Verbena, Brazilian ß Petal-like bracts come in a range of colors and last a long time. Blooms all Verbena bonariensis summer with no deadheading. And if you don’t water it, it will come back to Í Many gardeners consider it indispensible, with its tall life when you do. and airy purple umbels on many slender stalks. Zinnia continued ◊ A620 Herb Mix—10” basket—$25.00 Particularly nice with Butterfly Flower (Asclepias curas- $2.50—4 plants in a pack (continued): Í Ø savica). Self seeds. A good cut flower. 48”h Í∏ ∫Ω Organic mix with sweet basil, thyme, sage, oregano, and flatleaf parsley. A595 Lilliput Orange ß—16–18”h ∫ $5.00—6 plants in a pack Combination Baskets for Shade or Sun 12” basket—$38.00 A596 Lilliput Pink ß—16–18”h ∫ Creative, ready-to-go baskets each contain three or more varieties of striking Vinca Catharanthus roseus A597 Swizzle Cherry-Ivory ß—3.5” bi-color blooms. plants in beautiful color and texture combinations. Ever-bloomer for beds in summer and pots in winter. 6–12”h ß Shade A621 ∏Ó Waxy, waxy flowers are abundantly produced. Thrives A598 Swizzle Scarlet-Yellow —3.5” bi-color Sun A622 Í in summer heat. Low maintenance and stays neat right blooms. 6–12”h up to frost. Mounded habit. Í∏†Â¥ $5.00—6 plants in a pack: 12” BASKETS $23.00 ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A599 Benary’s Giant Lime —4 to 5” fully double Begonia Begonia Fuchsia Fuchsia Impatiens, New A581 Cooler Mix ß—14”h chartreuse flowers. 40–50”h A600 Benary’s Giant Mix ß—4 to 5” fully double A623–625 Bonfire, A629–A632 four Guinea Impatiens A582 Pacifica Red ß—True red. 16”h A583 Peppermint ß—White with red eye. 6–12”h flowers in a rainbow of colors. 40–50”h Orange and color combinations A635–A636 A601 Benary’s Giant Wine ß—Rich burgundy 4 to Salmon-Pink Tuberous ∏Ó˙ Two Rivieras ͆ A584 Vinca Vines Vinca major Expoflora ß Ó¥ 5” fully double blooms resembling dahlias are Geranium, Ivy Lobelia Lobelia A637 Long trailing vines hold green foliage with wide, irreg- rain, heat and mildew resistant. 36”h Black-Eyed Susan Pelargonium A633 Heat Electric Blue ular white edges. Blue blossoms may occur in full sun. A602 Inca—Sun-worshipping fiery orange 5”double Vine Thunbergia Picasso Í Í∏ 6–12”h Í∏ †ç¥ $4.00—4.5” pot blooms. Looks great with Black and Blue Salvia. A626 Í Impatiens, Double Petunia Petunia 36–40”h A585 White Gossamer A603 Pinca—Fully double, bright pink 6” flowers. Coleus Solenostemon Impatiens A634 A638–A639 Tradescantia sillamontana A627 Cascade Red Pink Energy ∏ † Two colors ÍΩ Great as a cut flower or just massed in your gar- ∏Ó Fine white cobwebs cover gray-green foliage. Deep den bed. 36”h Verbena Verbena rose-magenta flowers. Nice in a hanging basket. A604 Pop Art Golden and Red ◊ß—This dazzler Fern, Boston A640 Lanai Purple From the mountains of northern Mexico. Can be will delight all summer. Abundant golden-yellow Nephrolepsis A628 Í Star ÍΩ overwintered indoors. 12–24”h Í∏ $3.00—3.5” pot blooms are fully double and splatter-painted with ∫ ◊ bright red streaks. 24–36”h 12” FIBER BASKETS $27.00 A586 Wire Vine, Creeping A605 Queen Red Lime ß—Maroon outer petals Muehlenbeckia nana grade to lime centers with shades of rose, mauve, Strawberry, Tarpan Fuchsia Fuchsia A642 Tomato A643 Small, shiny leaves on wiry stems. Keeps its bronze and soft chartreuse. Double or semi-double. Fragaria A641 Pink Velvet Crush—red Tumbling Tiger—red leaves through the fall. Tiny green-ivory flowers. Good 40–50”h ∫ flowers, red fruit. and near-black fully and green striped pear in pots. Spreads quickly and withstands traffic. Zinnia ÍΩ◊ double. ∏Ó˙ tomatoes. Drought tolerant. 1–2”h by 6–12”w Í∏ç Zinnia, Dwarf Indeterminate, $5.00—4” pot More compact than the tall flowers we usually think of 55 days. Í as zinnias. Bright, clear colors. Easy to grow with Wishbone Flower Torenia fournieri blooms until frost. Disease resistant. Í A treasure for shaded beds and pots. Two-tone, 1” $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A572 Torch of Texas Ipomopsis rubra ß blooms. Double pistils hidden in the flower are A607 Profusion Cherry ß—Compact, mound-form- attached at the top, forming little “wishbones.” Deer Dozens of small bright crimson blooms in late summer ing, mildew resistant. 12”h ∫ resistant. ∏Ó on tall, narrow columns of feathery foliage. Well A608 Profusion Double Cherry ß—Saturated rosy- drained soil. Native to the U.S. gulf coast. Reseeding $2.50—4 plants in a pack: pink. 12”h biennial. 72”h Í∫˙ $2.50—4 plants in a pack A587 Clown Blue ß—Light blue and dark blue A609 Profusion Fire ß—Reddish orange. 12”h ∫ ß ∫ ß 8–10”h A610 Profusion Mix —12”h A573 Troy’s Gold A588 Clown Burgundy ß—8–10”h A611 Profusion Orange ß—Yellowish orange color. Plectranthus ciliatus Troy’s Gold A589 Clown Lemon ß—8–10”h 12”h ∫ Like a fuzzy coleus with bright yellow foliage splashed A590 Clown Mix ß—8–10”h A612 Profusion White ß—2001 AAS winner. 12”h ∫ with green while the undersides of leaves, stems, $4.00—4” pot: A613 Zahara Coral Rose ß veins, and new growth are purple. Cute small flowers A591 Catalina Gilded Grape ß—Snapdragon-like yel- , Z. marylandica —Planted are white dotted with lavender. Can be a houseplant. low flowers with purple centers need no dead- for the Beijing Olympics because it performs ∏ç ∫ 12”h by 24–36”w $3.00—3.5” pot heading to bloom all season. Trailing habit. 16”h wonderfully in hot, sunny, dry places 12–18”h ∫˙ A614 Zahara Fire, Z. marylandica ß—Reddish-orange. Verbena Verbena ∫ A592 Solarina White Veil ß—White petals blending 12–18”h Among the finest of all low-growing bedding plants. A615 Zahara Starlight Rose ß into a purple throat. Can tolerate more sun, espe- , Z. marylandica —2.5” Trailing brilliant colors. Heat and drought tolerant. bicolor, white with a rose starburst in the center. Í∏∫Ω cially in spring and fall. Semi-trailing to 36”. ∫ 6–10”h ∫˙ 8–12”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A616 Zahara Sunburst, Z. marylandica ◊ß—Large, A574 Imagination, V. tenuisecta ß—Large flower clus- Zinnia Zinnia elegans vibrant yellow blossoms reveal dark central ters in deep blue-violet and feathery foliage. One Quick growers for bright, clear color. Easy to grow stripes that widen through the season. 12–18”h Í of garden writer Marge Hols’s all-time favorites. with blooms all summer. Great cut flower. A617 Zinnia, Creeping 12”h by 20”w $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Sanvitalia procumbens Aztec Gold A575 Obsession Blue with Eye—6–12”h ß A593 State Fair Mix —Huge blooms up to 6” Golden yellow, starred flowers with a yellow center A576 Obsession Crimson with Eye ß—6–12”h ∫Ω ∫ across. Good for cutting. 36–48”h create a striking contrast with the mat of dark green A577 Peaches and Cream ß—8”h ß A594 Lilliput Mix —This zinnia series is a particular leaves. 6–12”h Í∏ $2.50—4 plants in a pack magnet for butterflies. 16–18”h ∫

Grow plants yourself from organic seeds or plants, How to make or buy organically grown plants. sure your plants Ask your sources of nonorganic plants: Have you ever used neonics on this plant or its soil? are free of If you got the seed, cutting, or young plant from neonic pesticides elsewhere, has it ever had neonics used on it? Remember: neonics stay in the plant and in the soil. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 45 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Visa, MasterCard & Discover Rosa Í´ÂÇ Roses Roses love sunshine, but those that accept part shade are noted with ∏. All are on their own roots. Climbing Old-Fashioned Shrub

The canes of these roses grow upright and can be $11.00—1 gal. pot: trained to a trellis. These climbers are all repeat R010 Prairie Wild, R. arkansana—The pink state flower of If you are a regular rose shopper bloomers from the Canadian Explorer series. Í´ Iowa and North Dakota blooms mid-spring through at the plant sale, you may notice early summer. This is the only native rose that reblooms $5.00—3.5” pot: after its initial June flush of blossoms. Bright red hips that many rose varieties R001 William Baffin—Deep pink double flowers in replace the highly scented 2” blossoms. Spreads. Jackson we have sold in recent years are clusters of up to 30 blossoms. At its best County, Minn., source. 1.5–2’h ˜ clambering over a fence, porch or shed. Can missing from this year’s list. be trained to a pillar. 8–10’h $13.00—1 gal. pot: R011 Apple Rose, R. villosa ◊—Profuse single 1–2.5” rosy This is directly related to our $15.00—1 gal. pot: pink flowers in spring are followed by showy 1” edible, R002 John Cabot—Canadian rose that blooms from decision to eliminate the use of round, bristly, orange-red hips. Once the tiny hairs early summer until frost in a range of shades and seeds are carefully removed, the hips make neonicotinoid pesticides from the from orchid-pink to fuchsia red. Orange hips. vitamin C-packed tea, jelly, sauces, and fruit leather. plants at the sale. 5–9’h Blue-green foliage smells of apples when crushed. R003 John Davis—Medium pink climber with red The roses that are missing come Vigorous. Syn. R. pomifera. 5–7’h canes. Spicy scent. 6–8’h R012 Rosa Glauca, R. rubrifolia—Noted for its purplish-red from growers who apply new foliage and bluish mature leaves, useful as back- neonics to their plants. ground or contrast. Shade-tolerant with good disease- resistance. Light pink, single, small flowers produced in See page 30 for details. June and followed by oblong bright orange hips in late David Austin summer. Reseeds. 6’h Í∏

Also known as Modern English, these roses blend $18.00—4” pot: recent gardening concepts with antique flare and R013 Prairie Climbing Rose, R. setigera ◊—Sweetly fragrance. With modest winter protection they do fragrant, single pink flowers in June on a species rose fine in our climate; their superb qualities justify the which can be grown as a shrub or a climber, given sup- extra protection. port. Might be nice to use in naturalized areas, letting it ramble through thickets or informal shrubberies. Showy $28.00—2 gal. pot: red hips in the fall. Wisconsin source. 4–15’h Í∏ ˜ R004 Crown Princess Margareta—Apricot fully double English rose, repeat bloomer with a $25.00—2 gal. pot: strong, fruity scent. 5’h R014 Persian Yellow, R. foetida persiana ◊—An ancient Rose hips R005A Eglantyne ◊—Saucer-shaped, fragrant, garden rose brought from Persia to England in 1837. soft pink rose with salmon tones. It’s an old- Its DNA is where modern yellow roses get their color. fashioned-looking quartered rose, a form in Double and semi-double golden-yellow blossoms with a which the double petals look gathered and strong, lingering spicy scent. Thorny. Blooms once but bunched in the center. It tends to keep its for weeks in late spring to early summer. Deep purple lower leaves. Repeat bloomer. Named for hips from mid to late fall. 5–8’h by 3–6’w Englishwoman Eglantyne Jebb, the 1919 “Save the Children” charity founder. RHS Award of Garden Merit. 2–4’h R005B Golden Celebration—With some of the largest blossoms ever, this is one of the most Modern Shrub magnificent roses in the David Austin English Rose collection. Its ample cup-shaped blos- $2.00—2.5” pot: $15.00—1 gal. pot: soms have softly curved, gold-yellow petals R015 Angel Wings, R. chinensis—Grown from seed this R019 Bill Reid—Yellow single blooms. Repeat bloom- stippled with pink. Warm honey scent. 4’h spring, these sweetly scented miniature roses ing Canadian Artists series. 3’h by 3’w ∫´ R006 Jude the Obscure—Creamy apricot yellow should be blooming with tiny flowers the size of R020 Campfire—Ever-changing mixture of soft yellow with shades of pink. The 4–5” double bloom peas during the sale. Shades of rose, pink and changing to pink. Continuous bloomer from early is chalice-shaped with an indescribable scent white with a high percentage of double blooms. summer until hard frost. 2–3’h by 3’w that everybody tries to describe: a fruity, Excellent for bedding and ideal for patio contain- tropical perfume like guava, citrus, vanilla, ers. Will continue to bloom inside in a sunny $25.00—2 gal. pot: and sweet white wine. 4–8’h by 4–6’w window. At mature size they’ll have 1.5 to 2” R021 Angela—Deep pink semi-double with highlights R007 Queen of Sweden—Pink that acquires blooms. 2–3’h of lighter pink. Blooms early summer. Slightly shades of apricot. Double rose with an fragrant. 5–10’h incurved cup form. Light myrrh fragrance. $5.00—3.5” pot: R025 Julia Child—Magnificent butter yellow double Repeat bloomer. Resistant to black spot, R016 The Fairy—Soft pink 1” double flowers on blooms with a strong sweet licorice scent from mildew, and rust. 3.5–6’h by 2.5–4’w cascading canes. Shiny, dense foliage. 3’h by 4’w late spring to early summer. Compact plant with R008 Scepter’d Isle ◊—Numerous clusters of R017 Red Cascade—Deep red 1 to 1.5” double flowers dark green, glossy foliage. A tantalizing tribute to cup-shaped flowers bloom above the foliage with a light pleasant fragrance will bloom and a great chef. Heat tolerant. 3.5’h throughout the summer. Pink becoming rebloom with vigor. Few small thorns. Winter lighter on the outer petals with a yellow cen- mulch. Part sun. 1.5’h by 3’w Í∏˝ ter. A rose to stop and smell: it won the Royal R018 Sea Foam—White pompom flowers on trailing National Rose Society’s award for its strong canes, ever-blooming. Vigorous, low-mainte- myrrh perfume, a sweet licorice scent. nance; sparkling dark foliage. 5’h by 2.5’w 4’h by 3’w R009 The Mayflower ◊—Charming, fragrant, bright rose-pink flowers on a shrub with foliage that tends to be dense to the ground. A repeat bloomer that blooms on new wood, so prune early to encourage new growth. 4’h by 3’w The North American Lily Society invites you to

An International Lily Show July 9–13, 2014 Hilton MSP Airport / Mall of America, 3800 American Blvd E., Bloomington, MN Exhibition Hall free and open to the public: Friday, 7/11, 1:30-10:00 p.m. Saturday, 7/12, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Sunday, 7/13, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon • Hundreds of lily stems • Creative lily floral design www.allstarlilies.org • Lilies from northern Canada • Stunning lily photographs www.northstarlilysociety.com to the southern U. S. • Shop the vendor area 46 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Fruit Key Apple Malus domestica Blackberry, Thornless Rubus Currant Ribes Í Full sun Beautiful, fragrant spring flowers and fall fruit. ÍΩÇ Delicious for pies, cobblers, turnovers, topping ice White flowers followed by fruits in clusters by mid- ∏ Part sun/part shade $16.00—1 gal. pot: cream, and adding to cereal. Upright canes bear large, summer. The fruit is good for jellies, wines and pre- Ó Shade F001 Chestnut Crab—Every September, do you look antioxidant-rich fruit in early summer. Self-fruitful. serves. For the most fruit production, remove any forward to buying these tasty 2” crabs from the Pale pink flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies as stems that are more than four years old. Both varieties well as birds. Í∫ΩÇ are self fruitful and resistant to White Pine Blister Ω Good for bees farmers' market? Introduced by the U of M in Í∏ ∫Ç 1949, the tree actually needs our cold winters for $8.00—1 quart pot: Rust. ı Bird food source F016 Chester $14.00—1 gal. pot: ∫ its white flowers to bloom their best in early May. —Semi-sweet, firm blackberries on Butterfly-friendly Reddish-yellow 2” fruit. Not at all sour, the thornless canes. One annual crop. 3–5’h by 3–5’w F030 Ben Lomond, R. nigrum ◊—A very heavy pro- ˙ Hummingbird-friendly crunchy fun-to-eat apples have a rich, complex, $12.00—1 gal. pot: ducer with the traditional strong pungent flavor. sweet-tart flavor. Very productive and an excellent Self-fertile, but best production near another vari- ç F017 Black Satin—Productive, thornless, semi-erect, Attractive foliage pollenizer. Standard rootstock. 12–16’h by with deep blue-black fruit in mid to late summer. ety of black currant. Ripens mid-July. Named for Ç Culinary 10–15’w Best on a trellis or planted along a fence. 3–4’h the mountain (Ben) next to Loch Lomond. 5’h F002 Cortland ◊—Crimson-skinned, medium-sized F031 Red Lake, R. rubrum—Vigorous plant that breaks ´ Edible flowers cross between McIntosh and Ben Davis, carrying Blueberry Vaccinium dormancy early. Dark red fruits will ripen earlier ˝ Ground cover the desired attributes of each. Crisp, slightly tart Popular for their fruit, compact size and brilliant fall with additional moisture. 4’h  Medicinal fruit remains white after slicing. Flavor similar to colors of orange and red. Prefer acidic soil! These are Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry Cornus mas ˜ Minnesota native McIntosh. Self-pollinating, comparatively high- self-pollinizing unless noted otherwise, but will get ‰ Rock garden yielding and produces fruit annually. Good for larger fruit if a different variety is nearby for cross-pol- Late winter clusters of tiny yellow flowers before the eating fresh or cooking. Standard rootstock. lination. Pink flowers. Í∫ΩÇ leaves appear. The fruit ripens after it falls from the 9–30’h by 10–14’w tree. Acidic flavor like a mix of cranberry and sour † Cold-sensitive: $14.00—1 gal. pot: F003 Haralson—Class of ’22 graduate of the University cherry, it’s mainly used for jam and an excellent sauce. keep above 40°F F018A Aurora, V. c o r y m b o s u m ◊—The latest fruiting of Minnesota eager for work in northern climates. Amenable to heavy clay soil. Í∏ΩÇ ¥ Toxic to humans blueberry on the market. Large, sweet berries Distinctive tart flavor, very crisp and juicy. $24.00—6” plant bag: ß August–September. Resistant to cracking and Saturday restock Standard rootstock. 20–30’h by 10–14’w Flava ◊ stores well. Deep red fall color. 4–5’h F032 —Golden yellow fruit instead of red. F004 Honeycrisp—The most popular apple developed F018B Chippewa—A 1996 U of M introduction. Smaller than the species. 8–10’h at the University of Minnesota. Great for eating A good plant for the home gardener with large $24.00—1 quart pot: fresh or storing. Great for the home orchard. dark blue fruits and good blueberry flavor. F033 Cornelian Cherry—Dark ruby red fruit. 20–25’h Standard rootstock. ***** 15–20’h by 15–20’w 2.5–3.5’h by 2.5–3.5’w by 15–20’w F005 Honeygold ◊—Red-tinged golden apples of F019 Friendship, V. c o r y m b o s u m —Super hardy blueberry medium to large size. Honey-sweet flavor, crisp ◊ delivers great wild berry taste on vigorous, pro- F034 Elderberry Sambucus nigra texture, ideal for eating, sauce and baking. Can ductive plants. From native plants in Friendship, Large, flat clusters of fragrant white blossoms in early keep up to three months. White blooms in early Wis. Fruits mid-July to August (early for blueber- summer, followed by glossy dark purple to black spring. Standard rootstock. 12–15’h ries). Brilliant orange-red fall color. 3–4’h berries in drooping clusters in late autumn. Prune $18.00—1 gal. pot: F020 North Blue—Introduced 1983. Fruit dark suckers as they appear to control spread. The elder F006 Honeycrisp, Interstem Dwarf—The most popu- blue, large and attractive with good flavor. flowers can be harvested once they are all opened. The lar apple developed at the University of 2–3’h by 2–3’w intense fragrance is actually relaxing, as is tea made Minnesota. Great for eating fresh or storing. This F021 Northland—Flexible branches do not break from them. Wait until the black fruits are fully ripened smaller version is ideal for the home orchard. under heavy snow loads. Fruit is borne on long to pick and cook them; they cannot be eaten raw. Bud. 118/Bud. 9 rootstock. 12–15’h and loose clusters; nice wild berry flavor. Low 8–20’h by 8–20’w ∫Ç $11.00—1 gal. pot $29.00—2 gal. pot: stature and spreading growth habit also make it F035 Fig, Hardy Ficus carica Chicago Hardy F007 Cortland ◊—Crimson-skinned, medium-sized an attractive landscape plant. 2–4’h by 3–4’w Self-fruiting medium-sized fig tree that’s good for pot- ROOTSTOCKS cross between McIntosh and Ben Davis, carrying F022 Patriot—Waxy, bell-shaped, white flowers in May, ted culture. Fruits in late summer until frost. Despite its the desired attributes of each. Crisp, slightly tart followed by medium blueberries in late June to name, it can’t be considered hardy here, though it may Why are apples grafted fruit remains white after slicing. Flavor similar to July. Dark green leaves turn red and purple in fall. be worth trying with heroic protection, such as a giant onto rootstocks? McIntosh. Self-pollinating, comparatively high- 4–6’h by 4–6’w pile of bagged oak leaves or a box built around it. yielding and produces fruit annually. Good for F023 Polaris—A 1996 introduction. Popular for its long Otherwise, it can be overwintered in a large pot in an An apple tree grown from eating fresh or cooking. M26 semidwarf root- storage properties. Fruit is very firm and sweet- attached garage or a fruit cellar. It can also be brought seed will not have the stock. 12–15’h scented. Must be cross-pollinated with another indoors as a houseplant. (Fig trees moved indoors often F008 Keepsake, Interstem Dwarf ◊—Red, juicy, blueberry variety. 2.5–3.5’h by 2.5–3.5’w same traits as the parent lose all their leaves, in which case cut back on watering crisp, small to medium sized apple can be uneven F024 Superior ◊—Introduced by the University of tree, so desirable varieties until new leaves sprout.) 10–12’h by 9–10’w Í in shape, but its flavor and resistance to fireblight Minnesota in 2009. It produces about one week must be propagated from $20.00—1.5 gal pot and cedar apple rust make it good for the home later than most other varieties. Medium-sized cuttings. Grafting the orchard. A parent to Honeycrisp. Bud. 118/Bud. 9 berries have a sweet taste and are easy to pick. Goji Berry Lycium barbarum cutting onto selected rootstock. 9–12’h 3–6’h Grow superfruit in your own backyard. With the high- rootstocks allows us to $39.00—5 gal. pot: Cherry, Bush Prunus est antioxidant values of any fruit, gojis have been treasured in China for centuries. Good fresh, dried or control the size of the F009 Court Pendu Plat ◊—Late flowering, French- Extremely ornamental in spring when covered in beau- frozen. Requires staking. Harvest late summer to early tree, which is good for heritage variety from the early 1600s produces tiful flowers followed by bright red fruit. The cherries fall. 5–7’h Í urban gardeners. yellow-skinned fruit flushed with red and orange. are delicious fresh or make sensational jams or pie. Dense fruit is great for producing cider. On Can bear three or four quarts of berries per plant. $9.00—5.25” pot: Standard—Heights Geneva 16 dwarf rootstock. 6–10’h Requires more than one variety for pollination. 4’h F036 Big Lifeberry—Tasty red berries. up to 30’ F010 Kingston Black ◊—Classic cider apple from ÍΩÇ F037 Sweet Lifeberry—Brilliant royal purple flowers. England. Medium-sized dark red fruit with what $9.00—3.5” pot: F038 Gooseberry Bud. 9—Dwarf, up to 10’. some consider the best bittersharp juice. On Jan Bud. 9 dwarf rootstock. 6–10’h F026 , P. japonica x P. jacquemontii—White blooms. Ribes uva-crispa Hinnomaki Red May need to be staked Joel F011 Roxbury Russet ◊—Possibly the first North F027 , P. japonica x P. jacquemontii—Pink blossoms. Gooseberries are half-inch to one-inch round fruits with permanently. American-bred apple variety, dating from the F028 Cherry, Pie Prunus cerasus North Star a flavor all their own, often used in desserts. White blos- 1600s, this medium-sized, yellowish-green russet soms in spring. Green lobed foliage turns red in fall. Bud. 118—Semidwarf, Dwarf trees with beautiful spring blossoms, followed apple is a favorite of cider and pie makers. On Attracts birds and butterflies. Self-fruitful. Sweet-tart up to 15’ by tart full-size cherries. Excellent summer food used Bud. 9 dwarf rootstock. 6–10’h red fruit in summer. 3–5’h by 3–5’w Í∫ΩÇ by over 80 species of wildlife. Self-fertile. Very hardy F012 Spitzenberg Esopus ◊—Thought to be $13.00—1 gal. pot Bud. 118/Bud. 9—This is and very productive U of M introduction. Great for Thomas Jefferson’s favorite apple, this large, red Grape Vitis an interstem graft. The cooking and freezing. Ripens in July. 12–14’h ÍΩÇ and yellow, late-season apple is good for cooking Grow your own grapes! Vigorous vines are great for Bud.118 rootstock makes $39.00—5 gal. pot and cider purposes. Flavor improves with storage. covering fences, too. Climbs by tendrils. ÍÇ the tree firmly rooted while On Bud. 9 dwarf rootstock. 6–10’h Cherry, Sweet Prunus avium $12.00—4.5” pot: the Bud. 9 interstem Less hardy than sour cherries, these sweet cherries will F013 Apple, Columnar F039A Frontenac Gris—A U of M cold-hardy introduc- dwarfs the tree. The final do better with protection from afternoon sun in the Malus domestica Scarlet Sentinel winter as well as the northwest wind. All of these tion. Blush to white, it’s very good for white tree will have a Bud.118 Slim and tall, this fragrant-flowering variety bears full- require another sweet cherry variety nearby for pollina- wines and as a seeded table grape. 8–10’h base, Bud. 9 in the middle sized red apples touched with yellow. A good choice tion. On Krymsk 7 rootstock. 10–16’h by 10–14’w Í F039B Marquette—Dark purple fruits, developed by the U of M’s cold-hardy grape program. A grand- and the final apple variety for narrower borders and even for growing in a con- $16.00—1 gal. pot: son of Pinot Noir. Very good for wine and juice. at the top (for example, tainer. 10–15’h by 4’w ÍÇΩ $49.00—7 gal. pot F029A Hudson ◊—Introduced in 1935, this oldy but 20’h Honeycrisp). These trees F015 Blackberry, Dwarf Red goody bears firm, sweet dark red fruits that are quite crack-resistant. It ripens in late July or later, $15.00—large pot: will not need permanent Rubus pubescens extending the cherry harvest for two weeks or F040A La Crescent—Apricot-flavored amber fruit in staking. This trailing berry makes a great groundcover for any more. loose clusters. A U of M introduction that is good moist woodland area. The thornless stems develop ◊ for wine. 20’h Geneva 16—Dwarf, F029B Kristin —Almost 1” glossy dark purple fruit decorative white flowers followed by small tart with aromatic, meaty red flesh. Excellent F040B Okanagon Riesling—White, medium-large up to 10’. berries. It is not a heavy producer, but the taste. Tested for cold-hardiness in Norway grapes in tight clusters. Good for fresh eating, berries are well worth the work to pick. juice, and wine. 20’h M26—Semidwarf, and Montana. Ripens in mid-July. Requires Seed from St. Louis County, Minn. another cherry tree to set fruit. up to 15’ 6–12”h Í∏ ∫ΩÇ˝˜ F041 Hazelnut, American $7.00—4” pot Corylus americana A rounded shrub with half-inch edible nuts, two to four in a cluster. Useful in the shrub border and in naturalistic settings; suckers from the roots to form thickets. Excellent for wildlife. Jackson County, Minn., source. 6–8’h Í∏ ıǘ $11.00—1 gal. pot www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 47 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Fruit Visa, MasterCard & Discover F042 Hazelnut, Turkish Corylus colurna Peach continued Seaberry Hippophae rhamnoides A deciduous pyramidal nut tree with attractive flaky $29.00—6” plant bag: Grown all over the world as a perennial fruit crop bark, handsome serrated leaves, 2–3” catkins in early F055 Peach ◊—Yellow freestone peach is juicy, ideal because the nearly half-inch fruits in late summer and Watch for spring, yellow to purplish-red fall color, and nuts in for eating, canning and freezing. Pink flowers. fall are loaded with vitamins C, A, and E and taste like September. 40–50’h by 20–25’w ÍÇ These are ungrafted peaches, grown from seed in a blend of orange and passionfruit. The abundant yel- the birdie! $29.00—6” plant bag eastern Nebraska (same USDA zone as the Twin low-orange berries are made into juice, sauces, jellies and liqueurs. The branches with narrow, silvery leaves Honeyberry Lonicera caerulea var. edulis Cities).Will start producing fruit at three to four years old. 10–20’h are used for flower arrangements. Likes poor, sandy A recent introduction from Japan and Russia via soil. Has sharp thorns so keep pruned for easier har- $39.00—5 gal. pot: Saskatchewan, these honeysuckles have sweet-tart vesting by hand. Requires both fruiting and pollinating F056 Contender—Sweet, freestone fruit in late fruit. White blooms in the spring turn into long, blue plants to get fruit. Í August. Cold-hardy, tolerant of late spring frosts. ı June berries that are ideal for fresh eating or in any ΩÇ $24.00—2 gal. pot: dessert. Easily harvested and low maintenance, accept- On Halford rootstock. 12–15’h by 12–15’w F069 Askola ◊—New fruiting German variety that ing a wider range of soils than blueberries. Requires F057 Redhaven—Almost fuzz-free classic red freestone blooms in April. Abundant, deep orange berries two varieties for fruit. Hardy to –54°F. Í∏Ç peach introduced by Michigan State University in 1940. Early ripening in late July to early August. ripen in fall. Harvest two to three years after $14.00—1 gal. pot: Plants marked Vigorous, self-fertile, and resistant to leaf-spot. planting. 10–12’h by 12–26’w Borealis F043 —Large soft blue fruit. 4–5’h by 4–5’w On Halford rootstock. 8–10’h Ω F070 Pollmix ◊—This pollen donor with an early with the bird icon F044 Honeybee ◊—Selected to be a pollenizer for flowering time pairs well with Askola, pollinating are best for Borealis, Tundra, and the Indigo series. It is very F058 Pear, Semi-Dwarf up to six of them with wind-blown pollen. providing food to fast growing, productive and starts fruiting at an Pyrus communis Parker or Patten ◊ Inconspicuous green-brown flowers in March and birds in spring early age. Holds onto its fruit firmly and stays on Pears are most productive with two different varieties April. 6.5–10’h by 10’w the bush longer than most other varieties. 4–6’h when other foods in the neighborhood for cross-pollination. We will have F071 Serviceberry, Saskatoon F045 Tundra—Firm but tender fruits are large and rate either Parker or Patten. Parker is a U of M introduc- are in low supply. high for flavor, somewhat like a blueberry-rasp- tion. Both varieties have white flowers, bronzy yellow Amelanchier alnifolia berry. 4–6’h or red fruit, August–September harvest, and purple- Serviceberries are native, fruit-bearing shrubs that tend F046 Huckleberry, Black burgundy fall foliage. They both require a different to sucker or form loose colonies. A xeriscape plant. White flowers in early spring give way to showy, edible Gaylussacia baccata selection of the same species nearby. On a pear root- stock. Parker: 18’h by 15’w, Patten: 30’h by 25’w Í berries in summer and then brilliant fall color. This White, tubular flowers cover this shrub in spring, $16.00—1 gal. pot multi-stemmed shrub can be trained into a small tree. followed by purplish-black edible berries. Prefers acid F059 Plum Prunus Toka Extremely cold hardy, drought tolerant and not picky soil. Wisconsin source. 1–3’h Í∏ Ωǘ about soil condition. Fruits are important to wildlife. Hardy and great for fresh eating or cooking. Richly fla- $14.00—1 gal. pot Douglas County, Minn. source. 20’h by 10’w vored exceptionally hardy selection from South Kiwi, Hardy Actinidia Í∏ ǘ $11.00—5.25” pot Dakota. Self fruitful and one of the best pollinizers for Vigorous fruiting vine, not the same as supermarket other plums. Blooms in May, fruit ripens mid-August Strawberry Fragaria x ananassa kiwi. Grows in any moist but well-drained soil; should ÍΩÇ to early September. 15–20’h by 10–12’w Lovely perennial fruits that are easy to grow. They pre- not become dry in hot weather. Do not over-fertilize. $39.00—5 gal. pot Twining; needs a trellis. ÍÇ fer sandy soil, but can be grown almost anywhere. F060 Plum, Wild Prunus americana Spread by runners. ÍΩÇ´ $11.00—1 gal. pot: White flowers in May followed by red or yellow edible $2.00—2.5” pot: F047 Arctic Beauty, A. kolomikta—Pollenizing (non- fruit. Long thorns that can be used as needles. Hardy ß Plants fruiting) plant with white and pink variegated F072 Tristan —Rosy-red flowers and an abundance and drought resistant. Excellent for wildlife. Jackson leaves, often used as a screen or shade vine of aromatic sweet berries. Everbearing. Few to no County, Minn., source. 15–20’h by 15’w ÍıΩǘ because of its dense cover. One pollenizer can runners make this a great choice to grow in a pot marked $11.00—1 gal. pot cover several nearby fruiting kiwi vines. 12’h or as edging along a path where you can easily Raspberry Rubus find the berries. 6–10”h $11.00—5” pot: with Upright, self-fruitful, thorny shrubs that don’t require $2.50—3.5” pot: F048 Krupnoplodnay, A. kolomikta—Fruiting plant. staking or support. Clusters of white, five-petaled, ◊ß Pink and white variegation after several seasons. F073 Seascape —Sweet-fruited, everbearing rose-like flowers with yellow anthers give way to rasp- Needs a pollenizer nearby to produce fruit. 10’h plants with lots of big, shiny, rounded-end berries of excellent eating quality. Red raspberries berries. 15–18”h Ø $16.00—1.5 gal pot: spread by suckering underground; black raspberries Ω $3.00—3.5” pot: F049 Issai, A. arguta—Climbing vine will set smooth- spread when the tips reach the ground a make a new F074 Gasana ◊ß—Ornamental everbearing skinned fruit one year after planting. Does not plant. Í∫ΩÇ´ strawberry has large pink flowers and tasty fruit require a pollenizer, but sets more and larger fruit $13.00—1 gal. pot: with one from the same species (note: not Arctic at the same time. Good for containers, too. F061 Anne—Hands-down the best-tasting yellow rasp- are good Beauty). 25’h by 10’w 12”h by 24–36”w berry, Anne is also highly productive. Extra-large $3.00—4 plants in a pack: Lingonberry Vaccinium vitis-ideaea berries ripen from late August through October. for bees F075 Honeoye ß—June-bearing. One big crop, better Sparsely thorned. Benefits from spring pruning This beautiful tiny shrub has reddish new leaves the for canning. 6–10”h for summer fruit, or a complete cutback for fall size of mouse ears that turn glossy green. Clusters of F076 Ozark Beauty ß—Ever-bearing; unusually vigor- fruit. 4–5’h by 4–5’w white to pinkish bell-shaped flowers bloom in May and ous plants with thick foliage and deep roots. F062 Autumn Britten—White blossoms in spring. are followed by bright red tart berries to be used for 6–10”h the famous lingonberry preserve or syrup. A circum- Large sweet red berries ripen in August through $4.00—6 plants in a pack: polar species, native to northern North America, fall. Popular for the Midwest. The earliest fall- Jewel ß Europe and Asia. Roots grow shallow. Good planted fruiting raspberry. 3–4’h by 3–4’w F077 —Large, glossy bright red fruits with ◊ with blueberries, rhododendrons or azaleas and other F063 Black Jewel —Large, glossy-black berries good firmness and flavor. Summer-bearing, very acid-lovers. Two varieties needed to get fruit. form on old canes and ripen in late June. 5–7’h productive. 6–10”h Í∏∫Ç´˝ F064 Heritage ◊—Summer bearing, large F078 Valley Sunset ◊ß—Developed in Canada, berries.Vigorous and sturdy, productive and this plant produces medium yields of very large $8.00—1 quart pot: extremely hardy. A 1960 introduction from fruit, late in the season. 12–18”h ß F050 Red Pearl —Small berries with about one Morden, Manitoba. 4–5’h Strawberry, Alpine Fragaria vesca pound of fruit per plant. 14–18”h by 12–18”w F065 Nova ◊—Summer-fruiting, with consistent ◊ß F051 Red Sunset —Vigorous with medium to and very productive yields of firm, medium to These valuable garden plants bear numerous small, large berries. 8–15”h large berries with excellent sweet flavor. long, slender berries. Fragrant and tasty, summer to ß F052 Regal —Medium to large berries. 8–15”h Developed in Nova Scotia. 4–5’h fall. Likes part shade and regular water. Nice along paths, and good in containers, too. Í∏ΩÇ ‰ F053 Pawpaw Asimina triloba F066 Pequot Black ◊—Black raspberries for the North. Developed by Jim Fruth of Pequot Lakes, $3.00—2.5” pot: Large tropical leaves and purple blossoms give way to Minn. Fruiting season is about three weeks long Var ieg at a ◊ fruit that has given this small fruit tree the common F079 —Attractive cream and green in July. Berries are firm and medium-sized. 4–5’h name: Poor Man’s Banana. Sweet, custard-like flavor. foliage on a finely textured groundcover with Excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Requires Raspberry, Ground Cover scented white flowers. Requires a consistently moist but not too wet spot and does best in light cross pollination for fruit production (two trees). Rubus x stellarcticus Trial in Minnesota; let us know how yours does. shade. Occasional fruits. 6”h Extremely hardy, low-growing plants without thorns. 15–30’h by 5–15’w ÍÇ $22.00—6” plant bag $3.00—3.5” pot: Spread by rhizomes, making thick mats of bright green F080 Yellow Wonder—Many prefer this white-yellow leaves. Small pinkish lavender flowers in late spring; Peach Prunus amygdalus berry over traditional red strawberries. red fruits in mid-summer. Red and burgundy fall color. Yes, these are edible peaches! Fragrant pink to rose Considered sweeter too. And birds ignore them Plant two varieties for cross-pollination. 12”h flowers in spring. Self-fertile. Best in a north- or east- Í∫ΩÇ totally. 6–8”h facing location to prevent early blooms and frost dam- F081 Alexandria ß—Red berries on productive plants. Strawberry age. Syn. P. persica. Í $7.00—3.5” pot: 10”h $19.00—1 gal. pot: F067 Anna Sophia F054 Belle of Georgia ◊—Reddish pink flowered F068 See also SHIPOVA, page 7 heritage tree produces juicy freestone peaches More shrubs and trees with edible fruit include BLACK CHERRY, PIN CHERRY, CHOKEBERRY, with white flesh ideal for fresh eating, canning, CHOKECHERRY, HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY, CHINESE DOGWOOD, page 48 and PERSIMMON page 50 and freezing. On Halford rootstock. 10–20’h 48 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Shrubs and Trees Key S001 Abelia, Fragrant Abelia mosanensis Cardinal Bush Weigela S032 Cypress, Russian Í Full sun From Latvia, this hardy deciduous shrub has pink flow- Spreading shrub grown for its funnel-shaped flowers Microbiota decussata Northern Pride Í∏˙Ω∫ ∏ Part sun/part shade ers with fragrance better than a lilac, late May through that attract hummingbirds. Dwarf dense evergreen. Light green in color changing mid June. Glossy summer foliage turns orange-red in Ó Shade $3.00—4” pot: to bronze in winter. Excellent for shade. 1’h by 6’w Í∏ Í∏Ó ˝ fall. 5–6’h $7.00—4” pot S017 Rumba, W. florida ß—Semi-dwarf with ruby-red $14.00—1 gal. pot flowers that have a yellow throat. Blooms from Ω Good for bees S002 Andromeda S033 Dogwood, Chinese June through September. 3–4’h ı Bird food source Pieris japonica Mountain Fire Cornus kousa Radiant Rose $6.00—4” pot: ∫ Butterfly-friendly Clusters of urn-shaped, fragrant, white flowers in early Magnificent, long-lasting rose-colored blooms in June. spring. New leaves are red. Care should be taken in S018 Minuet, W. florida ◊—Purple-tinged foliage ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Wavy green spring foliage becomes pink-red in sum- choosing the spot for this exotic beauty, as it it and purplish red flowers with yellow throats. mer and crimson-red in fall. Fruits, which can be Í∏ ¥ 3–4’h ç requires rich acidic soil. 4–8’h by 3–6’w showy, are similar in appearance to raspberries and are Attractive foliage $16.00—1 gal. pot Ç $10.00—5.25” pot: edible. Vase-shaped overall, becoming more horizontal Culinary Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis S019 Sonic Bloom Red—A burst of lipstick-red flow- and tiered with age. Protected location recommended. ´ Edible flowers Í∏ Wonderful evergreens for the landscape. Í∏¥ ers in May followed by waves of rebloom until 20–25’h $39.00—3 gal. pot ˝ Ground cover frost. 4–5’h $4.00—4” pot: S034 Dogwood, Golden  Medicinal S020 Spilled Wine, W. subsessilis—Dark red wavy S003 Sunkist—Pyramidal to conical shape with exqui- Cornus alba aurea Prairie Fire ˜ Minnesota native leaves complement the hot pink magenta flowers site year-round color: dense, flattened sprays of in spring and fall. 1.5–2’h by 3–4’w Here’s the sequence of events: bright gold leaves in ‰ Rock garden lemon-yellow in spring, turning orange-yellow in S021 Wine and Roses, W. florida—Dark burgundy-pur- spring, creamy white flowers in late spring, chartreuse winter. 4’h by 2–3’w foliage in summer, blazing red foliage in fall, and final- † ple foliage and intense rosy-pink flowers. Full sun Cold-sensitive: S004 Teddy—A lovable little plant with soft, bluish- for darkest color. 4–5’h ly orange-red branches in late fall and winter. White keep above 40°F green foliage that will turn bronze with the onset berries. 5–7’h by 5–7’w Í∏ ¥ $6.00—4” pot ¥ of winter. 3–5’h ‰ S022 Cherry, Black Prunus serotina Toxic to humans S035 Dogwood, Kesselring ß $6.00—1 quart pot: Pink to white flowers hanging in clusters. Edible scar- Saturday restock Cornus alba Kesselringi S005 Cutie—Very dwarf with neat globe shape. A let to black fruit in June. Crushed leaves have a distinct North Star introduction. 0.75–1’h by 1’w cherry aroma. Yellow to red fall color. Jackson County, White flowers. Leaves have a purplish tinge. Purple- Í∏ ı∫ǘ S006 Zmatlik—Narrow, columnar growth. Medium Minn., source. 50–80’h by 30–60’w black bark is especially showy in winter. Good for Í∏ green ruffled foliage. Slow-growing. Found as a $11.00—1 gal. pot birds. 7’h by 7’w $6.00—4” pot seedling by a Mr. Zmatlik in the Czech Republic S023 Cherry, Pin Prunus pensylvanica Dogwood, Pagoda Cornus alternifolia in 1984. 6–7’h You will notice The abundance of sour red fruit in summer has earned Unique, horizontally layered branching structure, $10.00—5.25” pot: some familiar this small tree the nickname “Fire Cherry.” Fast grow- which accounts for its common name. It has 3 to 4” S007 Anna’s Magic Ball—Though small enough to ing; small white flowers in spring. Bright red orange flat clusters of small white flowers in spring. Fruit are shrubs and trees use in a container, you’ll want to put this bright fall color. Deer tolerant. 20–40 year lifespan. Jackson small blue-black berries that add considerable color in missing from this yellow charmer in the small corners of your gar- County, Minn., source. 20–30’h by 18–25’w Íǘ summer as they mature and are much appreciated by den to add pop. Nice globe-shaped habit. 1’h $11.00—1 gal. pot songbirds. Best in filtered shade, but great fall color in year’s list, such as S008 North Pole—Columnar evergreen with dark green sunny spots. Í∏¥ winter foliage, resistant to burn. A Proven Winners S024 Chokeberry, Black azaleas and $19.00—2 gal. pot: selection originating at North Star Nursery in Aronia melanocarpa ß S036 Green leaves—Turns deep burgundy in fall. rhododendrons. Faribault, Minn. Excellent landscape plant for nar- White flowers in spring and clustered purple-black Source stock from Canada. 15’h by 15’w ıΩ˜ row spaces or as an accent. 10–15’h by 4–5’w fruit from September through winter. Deep green $32.00—1.5 gal. pot: This is because our $14.00—2 gal. pot: foliage turning brilliant red in fall. Berries are high in S037 Gold Bullion ◊—Gold for three seasons. previous sources S009 DeGroot’s Spire—Narrow, upright spire-shaped antioxidants, the tart juice makes a very healthful jelly. Í∏ Golden yellow leaves maintain their color plant with dark green, twisted foliage. Suitable as Douglas County, Minn., source. 6–8’h by 5’w treat their plants ıΩǘ through the summer, mellowing to a golden char- a specimen or in a container or trough. 7’h $11.00—5.25” pot with neonicotinoid ß treuse in the heat and then turn golden orange in $39.00—5 gal. pot: S025 Chokecherry Prunus viginiana the fall. A spectacular specimen plant for a lightly pesticides and we S010 Skinners Dwarf Pyramidal—Narrow and Long clusters of white blossoms are followed by red shaded area. 8–10’h by 8–10’w were unable to find upright, with nice form for winter interest and fruit, ripening to dark black-purple. In spite of the ß compactness for the small garden. From northern name, the fruit makes excellent jam or syrup. Can be S038 Dogwood, Red Twig Cornus sericea replacements. Manitoba. 6–7’h by 2–3’w grown as a dense hedge. Good in most soils and attrac- A northern classic, great for winter interest with its red branches. White flowers and green leaves. Rounded S011 Bayberry Myrica pensylvanica tive to bees, butterflies and birds. Douglas County, Minn., source. 20’h by 6’w Í ı∫Ωǘ shape. Douglas County, Minn., source. 8–10’h Í∏Ó Great for texture and fragrant foliage in the garden. $11.00—5.25” pot Ω˜¥ $11.00—5.25” pot Wax covering the plentiful gray silver berries is used to make aromatic and smokeless candles. The bark and S026 Cinquefoil, Shrubby ◊ Elderberry, Ornamental Sambucus wax have been used medicinally. 8’h Í∏ Â¥ Potentilla fruticosa Happy Face Pink Paradise Excellent foliage plants stand out in the landscape. $11.00—1 gal. pot Pink, semi-double, long-blooming flowers with yellow Performs best if cut back to the ground each spring. S012 Beauty Bush Kolkwitzia Dream Catcher centers. Cultivar of a native shrub selected in Canada. Leaves and stems are poisonous, but not the berries, Easy maintenance. Deer resistant. 2–3’h Í which are good for wildlife. Deer-resistant. Spectacular soft pink blooms in spring and foliage that Í∏∫Ω´Â¥ changes through the year. The young leaves emerge $11.00—5.25” pot orange-copper, then change through gold to lime green Cranberry, American Highbush $8.00—1 quart pot: S039 Madonna, S. nigra—Green leaves with wide mar- in summer, then gold and orange for fall. Requires fil- Viburnum trilobum tered to partial shade. 6–9’h ∏ç $8.00—5.25” pot gins of gold in sun, chartreuse in shade. Good for White flower clusters in spring followed by red berries smaller spaces, growing more slowly than most S013 Birch, Dakota Pinnacle that persist into winter. Flowers are good for butter- elderberries. 4’h by 4’w ç Betula platyphylla Fargo flies; berries are excellent winter food for wildlife. Í∏Ó ∫ΩÇ $11.00—5.25” pot: Discovered by Art Boe during his years at the North S040 Black Lace, S. nigra—A stunning development. Dakota State University, this white-barked birch is $11.00—5.25” pot: Intense purple-black foliage is finely cut, giving it columnar, forming a perfect spire. Yellow fall color. S027 Highbush Cranberry—Douglas County, Minn., an effect similar to Japanese maple. Soft pink When you need a deciduous exclamation point in the source. 8–12’h ˜ flowers in spring contrast nicely with the dark landscape, this is a tree worth serious consideration! $13.00—1 gal. pot: leaves. Followed by blackish red fall berries which 30’h by 7–8’w Í¥ $27.00—2 gal. pot S028 Wentworth—Especially selected for berry can be harvested or left on the plant to attract birds and wildlife. Full sun for best color. Can be Chokeberry S014 Boxwood production. 10–12’h Buxus microphylla Wedding Ring pruned back for more formal settings. 6–8’h S029 Currant, Clove-Scented ◊ S041 Lemon Lace, S. racemosa ◊—Very deeply cut Rings of gold surround each leaf of the rich, glossy Ribes aureum Gwen’s Buffalo chartreuse leaves with red-tinged new growth. foliage on this compact boxwood. This is the shrub Strongly clove-scented yellow flowers bloom for weeks Small white flowers in spring produce red fruit in you see trimmed to flat-edged hedges in formal gar- in mid-spring. Edible, sweet, large, black teardrop- fall, but grow it for its airy fine-textured foliage. dens and labyrinths. Can be kept much smaller by shaped fruit which can be eaten fresh. Orange to red Looks like a trunkless Japanese maple, only pruning. Best sited in winter shade to avoid winter- fall foliage. This irregularly shaped shrub is a selection hardier. 3–5’h burn. An excellent addition to formal gardens, or as a of a Minnesota native. It can be used in jellies, pre- year-round accent plant. 1–3’h Í∏ ¥ Fir Abies serves and pies. Formerly known as Ribes odoratum. $9.00—5.25” pot Tolerates both dry and clay soil. 5–6’h Í∏ Ç Short, soft needles on beautifully shaped evergreens. S015 Bush Honeysuckle Diervilla lonicera $14.00—1 gal. pot Narrow pyramidal evergreen with horizontal branches and drooping lower branches. Í∏ ¥ Bronze-green foliage, small yellow flowers. Red-bronze Cypress, False Chamaecyparis pisifera fall color. Tolerates most soils. Excellent for massing $16.00—2 gal. pot: Native to North America and East Asia, they have flat, and erosion control. Colonizes. Native to woodland S042 Balsam, A. balsamea—A popular Christmas tree, fern-shaped, scale-like leaves. Í edges. 3–4’h by 3–4’w ͘ $6.00—4” pot narrowly pyramidal with a dense crown terminat- $3.00—4” pot: ing in a slender spire. The only fir native to the S016 Button Bush S030 Vintage Gold ß—Strong-growing and golden. North Woods. 40–90’h by 20–30’w ˜ Cephalanthus Sugar Shack Holds its color without fading in summer or win- $25.00—2 gal. pot: Unusual showy honey-scented white flowers, glossy ter. 1.5–2.5’h ‰ S043 Silberlocke, A. koreana—Strongly curved upright red foliage, and colorful fruit make this plant shine $10.00—1 gal. pot: needles, new growth with a bright white under- from spring to fall. Attractive and useful landscape S031 King’s Gold—Golden-yellow threadleaf foliage. side. Produces steel blue cones. 20’h by 5’w plant.Long prized as a native shrub, this down-sized Upright form. Slow grower. 3–5’h by 3–7’w version is perfect for your garden. 3–4’h Í∏ Ω∫ Elderberry $9.00—5.25” pot www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 49 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Shrubs and Trees Visa, MasterCard & Discover Hydrangea Í∏¥ Annabelle Hydrangea arborescens Big Leaf continued Panicled continued Thrives in part shade. Flowers the second year. Prune before S053 Let’s Dance Starlight—The first reblooming lace-cap S059 Pee Gee—Conical flower heads start blooming in late growth starts in spring for a shapely plant. The flower buds are hydrangea. Massive blooms are vivid pink on strong summer and continue to September, turning pinkish after produced on new wood, so you’ll get blooms even after severe stems. Blooms summer to frost on new and old wood. the first frost. A perfect plant for drying or cutting. 8’h winters. 3’h by 3’w $10.00—5.25” pot $6.00—4” pot Annabelle S060 Pinky Winky—Giant 12–16” two-toned flower heads S048 —Large round white flower heads. 4–5’h S054 Pink Shira—Green young blooms turn reddish then rich $6.00—4” pot appear on strong, non-drooping stems in mid-summer. pink. 3–6’h by 3–5’w $7.00—4” pot Flowering is indeterminate, meaning new white flowers S049 Incrediball—Strong, flop-resistant stems with massive continue to emerge from the tip of the panicle round 12” blooms. Each bloom emerges lime green, S055 Mongolian Hydrangea bretschneideri ◊ while the older flowers transform to rich changes to pure white and then matures to green. 4–5’h Rare in gardens, this China native has 3–6” white flowerheads pink. 6–8’h $10.00—5.25” pot by 4’w $10.00—5.25” pot that age pinkish. Attractive peeling S061 Quick Fire—Blooms about a month chestnut-brown bark and long pointed serrated leaves S050 Invincibelle Spirit—A color breakthrough. The 6 to 8” before other panicled hydrangeas. The flowers with felted undersides. June–July blooms. 3–10’h mop-head flowers change from dark, hot pink to a clear turn pink very quickly and will be an $24.00—1 gal. pot pink that is not affected by soil acidity. Flowers until extremely dark rosy pink in the fall. Moist, frost. 3–4’h by 3–4’w $13.00—5.25” pot Panicled Hydrangea paniculata well-drained soil. 6–8’h $10.00—5.25” pot ◊ Big Leaf Hydrangea macrophylla The flowers cluster in conical panicles that will S062 Silver Dollar —Dense lacy fragrant flowerheads bloom lime green, turn creamy Large, showy blooms. Color depends on soil pH. bloom even after the harshest winters. Bloom col- or is not affected by soil acidity. white, then flush rosy-pink. Strong stems S051 Cityline Rio—Rich blue to purple (depending on the hold the blooms up well. The Royal S056 Bobo—Dwarf hydrangea with large upright white flowers amount of acidity in the soil) with chartreuse eyes. Horticultural Society gave it the Award of on strong stems in summer, turning Strong stems. Fast and easy to grow. 2–3’h Panicled Garden Merit after trialing 47 panicle pinkish in fall. Bred in Belgium for $10.00—5.25” pot Hydrangea hydrangeas. Midsummer to early fall. 6–8’h summer containers and small gardens. 2.5–3’h by 3–4’w by 4–5’w $24.00—1.5 gal. pot S052 Let’s Dance Diva—Over-the-top blooms with petals the $10.00—5.25” pot size of your palm in lacecaps as big as dinner plates. S057 Limelight—Bright lime green flowers in late summer. S063 Tiny Tuff Stuff Bright pink centers fading outward to light pink, but Vigorous and floriferous. 6–8’h $10.00—5.25” pot Hydrangea serrata Tiny Tuff Stuff acidic soil can make them blue. Nicely mounded habit. Delicate reblooming lacecap flowers with doubled sepals, in Blooms on both old and new wood. A 2013 introduction. S058 Little Lime—Dwarf form of Limelight with green flowers blue, pink or white, but tending towards blue. Blossoms 2–3’h by 2–3’w $10.00—5.25” pot on sturdy stems in summer. Flowers turn pink in fall. mature to an attractive pink and arch over. The buds are 3–5’h by 4–6’w $10.00—5.25” pot extremely hardy due to its origins in Asian and Japanese mountains. Flowers on both new and old wood so prune after flowering until mid-August. 1.5–2’h by 1.5–2’w $10.00—5.25” pot

Forsythia Forsythia S047 Hemlock, Dwarf Juniper, Spreading continued The classic spring-blooming shrub. Soft yellow flowers Tsuga canadensis Jeddeloh $11.00—1 gal. pot: line arching branches in April. Forsythias are named Feathery, arching tips and a slightly depressed center, S067 Blue Mat—Dense evergreen shrub, with long, for the Scottish botanist William Forsyth, who was the resembling a bird’s nest. Excellent for smaller gardens. flexible, branches. Blue-green foliage turns dark superintendent of Kensington Gardens in London and 1–3’h Í∏Ó ‰ $7.00—4” pot purplish green in winter. 0.5–1’h by 6–8’w a founder of the Royal Horticultural Society. Í∏ Hydrangea see box above S068 Laceshrub ◊ $9.00—5.25” pot: Stephanandra Dart’s Horizon S044 Show Off Sugar Baby—Deep yellow flowers from Juniper Juniperus Zig-zag stems with greenish white 3” panicles of base to tip of the branches. Easy to grow, tolerates Evergreen landscaping shrubs. Deer resistant. Í∏ any pH, clay soil, air pollution, is drought tolerant flowers in June. Green to bronze maple-like leaves turn Watch for $3.00—3.5” pot: once established and seldom needs pruning. Deer reddish orange in autumn. Low dense deciduous shrub S064 Daub’s Frosted, J. x pfitzeriana—Blue-green resistant. 1.5–2.5’h by 1.5–2.5’w with arching stems that root where they touch the the birdie! foliage frosted in gold. Great for erosion control ground; used for mass planting and slope cover. 1–2’h $18.00—2 gal. pot: or along banks and slopes. Grows 3–6” each year by 3’w Í∏ $5.00—2.5” pot S045 Northern Gold, F. o v a t a —Developed in Canada, until mature height. A favorite of garden writer this variety is among the hardiest of this classic Bonnie Blodgett. 1–2’h by 6’w ç S069 Larch, European Weeping harbinger of spring. 6–8’h $14.00—1 gal. pot: Larix decidua Pendula S046 Hawthorn, Russian S065 Gold Lace, J. x media—A spreading evergreen Evergreen in appearance, but drops its needles in win- ı Crataegus ambigua ◊ with gold foliage that is most vibrant when ter. Graceful with soft green foliage turning golden in fall. Once its clusters of needle-like leaves fall, the The twisted trunk and large fragrant double white grown in full sun. Can be used in mass plantings or in borders. 3–4’h by 5–6’w rose-shaped cones remain, dotting the branches flowers that age to pink highlight this small ornamen- through winter. Prostrate if not staked. Height depends tal tree. Glossy foliage, short thorns, and half-inch red Juniper, Spreading Juniperus horizontalis on staking. Í $13.00—1 gal. pot Plants marked fruit. Yellow, exfoliating bark and twisty branches add Native to northern Minnesota where it carpets thin with the bird icon winter interest. Edible but extremely tart fruit. Lilac Syringa soil on rocks. Useful as a ground cover and tolerant of Drought tolerant once established. 15–20’h by 6–12’w are best for deer, rabbits, drought, and slopes. Í∏½ Nothing says spring in Minnesota like fragrant lilacs. Í∫Ω $19.00—6” plant bag Prune as needed immediately after flowering. Í∫Ω´ providing food to $10.00—5.25” pot: birds in spring S066 Good Vibrations, J. horizontalis—Chartreuse $5.00—4” pot: ß when other foods leaves in spring, changing to bright yellow and S070 Dwarf Korean, S. meyeri Palibin —Also called then take on orange hues in fall. 1–1.5’h by 4–5’w Little Leaf Lilac. Excellent low, spreading habit. are in low supply. Reddish-purple buds open to single pale lilac fra- grant flowers. Profuse blooms at an early age. Leaves are dark green and small. Insect and mildew resistant. Late bloomer. ***** 3’h by 3’w S071 Miss Kim, S. patula ß—Abundant orchid-pink blooms from pinky-purple buds, still blooming weeks after the French hybrids have finished. Sweet and spicy scent and the best fall color, a beautiful burgundy-red. Resistant to powdery mildew. ***** 6–8’h $11.00—5.25” pot: S072 Scent and Sensibility—Multitudes of dark pink buds opening to lilac-pink, very fragrant blooms in the spring. Occasional blooms throughout the summer. A new dwarf that is perfect for smaller gardens. A lovely mounded habit. 2–3’h by 4–5’w $11.00—1 gal. pot: S073 Charisma, S. prestoniae—Dwarf purple, good for small spaces. Can be trained to tree form. Non- suckering, blooming two weeks later than com- mon French lilacs. 3’h Lilac S074 Donald Wyman, S. prestoniae—Purple-lavender buds open to reddish-purple flowers on large pyramidal spikes two weeks later than common lilac. Non-suckering. 8–10’h 50 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Shrubs and Trees Key Lilac continued from page 49 S092 Magnolia, Sweet Bay S103 Oak, Chinkapin Í Full sun $11.00—1 gal. pot (continued): Magnolia virginiana ◊ Quercus muehlenbergii ◊ ∏ Part sun/part shade S075 Minuet, S. prestoniae—Great dwarf plant with fra- Creamy white, cup-shaped, waxy, 2–3” flowers have a Appreciated both for its spreading shade in summer Ó Shade grant light pink blooms. Best bloom quality and sweet lemony scent. Oblong, shiny, green leaves are and its beautiful silhouette when the leaves drop. The disease resistance occur in full sun. Minimal silvery beneath. Birds are attracted to the cone-shaped rounded canopy of glossy green leaves becomes yellow suckering. ***** 4–6’h by 6–8’w bright red fruits in the fall. Unlike most magnolias, then bronze in the fall. Thrives in alkaline soil. Young Ω Good for bees S076 Royalty, S. x josiflexa—Dark purple buds open to this one will tolerate wet feet. Trial in our area. trees may grow up to five feet in a year, but it can take ı Bird food source lilac blooms two to three weeks later than com- F10–35’h by 10–35’w Í∏ $19.00—6” plant bag up to 30 years for this tree to bear a first crop of ∫ Í¥ Butterfly-friendly mon lilacs. Foliage has purplish undertone. Non- S094 Maple, Japanese acorns. 40–60’h $24.00—6” plant bag ˙ suckering. 8–10’h Hummingbird-friendly Acer atropurpureum S104 Persimmon, American $12.00—5.25” pot: Seedlings of Acer ‘Bloodgood,’ these trees will range in Diospyros virginiana ç Attractive foliage S077 Bloomerang Dark Purple—Reblooming dwarf color from purple to green turning bright red in fall. Beautiful tree in the ebony family, native to the central Ç Culinary lilac produces purple blooms in spring and, after Exquisite in both color and form, this ornamental is U.S. Pollinating and fruiting flowers grow on separate ´ a rest period during the heat of summer, flowers Edible flowers great in a large patio pot or as a focal point on the lawn trees, so if you want fruit, plant at least three trees. It again. It comes back, hence the name. Deer ˝ Ground cover or in borders. Protect from winter wind and sun for will be many years until the tree is old enough to fruit. resistant and attracts butterflies. 3–4’h by 3–4’w  outdoor success in Minnesota or bring indoors.15–20’h Unripe fruits are very astringent and inedible, but they Medicinal Í∏¥ ˜ $13.00—1 gal. pot: $16.00—1 gal. pot become sweet and succulent when fully ripe in the late Minnesota native ◊ ‰ S078 Late, S. villosa —Blooms several weeks S096 Maple, Korean fall. Frost does not hurt the fruit; in fact, the fruit per- Rock garden later than common lilac with abundant rosy Acer pseudosieboldianum sists on the tree in edible condition into the winter; panicles up to 8” long and sweetly fragrant. picking fruit in December is a rare treat in our northern † Elegant small tree resembling the coveted but less Cold-sensitive: 6–12’h by 6–12’w gardens. Slow growing; ultimately may reach 50–75’ but keep above 40°F hardy Japanese maples. Multi-stemmed with fingered $16.00—2 gal. pot: unlikely in Minnesota. Tolerates poor soil and dry loca- ¥ leaves in vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red in Í∏ Toxic to humans S079A Sensation, S. vulgaris—Large trusses of tions. 50’h $19.00—6” plant bag ß fall.Openly branched with attractive reddish-purple Saturday restock purplish-red florets each sharply edged in white flowers. 15–25’h by 15’w Í¥ $10.00—2.5” pot S105 Purple Beautyberry in spring. 8–15’h by 6–12’w S097 Maple, Manchurian Striped ◊ Callicarpa dichotoma S079B Locust, Black Acer tegmentosum Joe Witt Tiny, round, iridescent lilac-violet berries that grow in Robinia pseudoacacia Twisty Baby large clusters along arching branches in September and Bark develops attractive, contrasting, irregular, vertical October are loved by birds and flower-arrangers. Pink Unique multi-trunked shrub with interesting twisted chalk-white stripes over bright green, plus interesting flowers in summer and yellow autumn foliage. zig-zag branches. Its limbs twist, turn and kink at each brown horizontal splits. In early spring, chartreuse Planting more than one shrub encourages good fruit node, and even the medium-green leaves are crinkled. flowers bloom in 3–4” strands. Broad, shallowly lobed, set. May die back to the ground in winter. From China, The plant is particularly attractive in winter with its ducksfoot leaves turn gold in the fall. Prefers well- Korea, and Japan. 3–4’h by 3–4’w Í unusually shaped limbs: Dusted with snow, it’s a sight drained, average to evenly moist, rich soils. Bark color $7.00—1 quart pot to see. Prune long spurts of growth back to encourage is more colorful than the species and at its best in twisting branches. 8’h by 8’w $38.00—2 gal. pot bright or dappled shade. 15–20’h by 8’w Í¥ S106 Pussy Willow, Black Magnolia Magnolia $36.00—5 gal. pot Salix gracilis melanostachys These northern-hardy magnolias need rich, well-drained Ninebark A multi-stemmed shrub that often blooms before the soil. Flowers in spring, with foliage emerging after Physocarpus opulifolius snow melts and before its leaves are out, with deep blooms fade. Water frequently in hot, dry weather. Í Maple-like leaves and an arching habit. A great shrub purple-black 1.5” catkins sporting jazzy red anthers $22.00—2 quart pot: for the landscape with interest from spring to fall. that gradually turn yellow with pollen. Grows well in moist places. Slow-growing, but hard-prune it about S080 Butterflies—Upright, tulip-like yellow flowers up Best with protection from the hottest sun. Blooms Í∏˜ every four years to keep it compact and encourage the to 5” wide, with a light lemon oil aroma. Dark June–July. largest possible catkins. 6–10’h Í∏ $6.00—4” pot green leaves remains attractive throughout grow- $4.00—4” pot: ing season. Compact, pyramidal form. Protect S099 Minnesota Sunrise ß—Spring growth in sun- S107 Pussy Willow, Giant from high winds. Profuse blooms for seven to rise shades of yellow and orange darkens to bur- Salix chaenomeloides nine days in late spring. 18–20’h by 10–15’w Ω Magnolia gundy as it ages, then turns bright red in fall. Gray catkins the size of a rabbit’s foot. Popular for cut- $29.00—2 quart pot: Pink umbels of flowers in spring contrast nicely ting. 10–12’h ÍΩ $6.00—4” pot S081 Emma Cook ◊—Delicate lavender-pink 4-6” with the leaf colors. A North Star introduction. flowers age to white. One of the most fragrant 6–10’h S108 Ratstripper Paxistima canbyi ß magnolias. 30’h S100 Royalty —Dark purple leaves. Pinkish-white, Neat and compact evergreen with mahogany-green fall button-like flowers in mid-summer followed by $36.00—1 gal. pot: color and clusters of tiny greenish-white spikes of showy seed pods. Very attractive, vigorous, and flowers in early spring. Great in either the woodland or S082 Sunset Swirl ◊—Upright pink flowers mature extremely hardy. 6–8’h ç larger rock garden or for underplanting shrubs. Very to form sturdy pinwheels. 30’h $10.00—5.25” pot: hardy, does well in rich organic, well-drained soils. $39.00—1.5 gal. pot: S101 Tiny Wine ◊—Dark bronze-maroon foliage This undiscovered gem is one of the few broad-leaved ◊ S083 Holland Rose —Fragrant, long tulip-like through the season, pinkish-white flowers in late evergreens that can be used on alkaline soils. 6–12”h buds are striped lavender-red-purple, dark at the spring. Peeling strips of bark create winter inter- Í∏ ‰ $24.00—2 gal. pot base and light at the top, opening to show the est. Floriferous, dense, compact and hardy. Good S109 Redbud white inner side on six-petaled flowers. Plentiful for containers. Best in full sun. 3–4’h by 3–4’w spring blooms; a 7’ high plant has about 100 Cercis canadensis var. Mexicana ◊ $24.00—2 gal. pot: buds. Bred by Dennis Ledvina and Roy Klehm in Rose-violet edible flowers in 4” clusters in early spring Lemon Candy ◊ Wisconsin. 7’h S102 —Bright yellow foliage in before the leaves emerge. Branches, twigs, and some- S084 Ivory Jewel ◊—Large flowers have nine spring, maturing to chartreuse in summer. times the trunk can produce flowers on a mature tree. rounded thick petals that are creamy yellow Clusters of ivory white flowers bloom in mid to Glossy, 1–6” heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with wavy inside and a blush pink outside. Narrow upright late spring. Small enough to be the dramatic cen- edges turn bright gold in fall. Attractive red-brown growth habit. From Dennis Ledvina in Green Bay. terpiece in a container, then transplanted into the seed pods persist into winter. With age, the tree will Watch for 8’h garden in fall. 2–3’h have a multi-trunked vase shape and scaly bark show- S085 Jean Louise—Creamy blooms, tinged spring ing the orange inner bark in its fissures. Well-drained the birdie! green, have light lavender streaking and pink soil. 10–15’h by 5–12’w Í∏ $19.00—6” plant bag bases. 10–12’h by 6’w Ω S086 Roseanne—Lavender-pink on the exterior of the petals and pink on the inside. Glossy and some- what wrinkled foliage. Upright. Blooms early spring. Bred by Dennis Ledvina in Green Bay. ı 15–25’h by 12–20’w Ω S087 Spring Peppermint ◊—Light lavender-pink buds with deeper lavender-red stripes and vein- ing. Fragrant blossoms cover the entire tree. Plants marked From Dennis Ledvina and Roy G. Klehm of Wisconsin. 8’h by 6’w with the bird icon S088 Sunsation ◊—Beautiful pyramidal shape are best for covered with 6” blooms in rich yellow shading to providing food to rosy-pink at the base. Blooms a bit later than birds in spring other magnolias, saving the buds from the risk of late frosts. You can expect blooms by the second when other foods year. 25–30’h are in low supply. S089 Toro ◊—Huge creamy blushing blossoms have streaks of rose-red. Fragrant. 10–12’h S090 Whispering Pink—Rounded-form magnolia with many blossoms from top to base. Its flowers are soft pink with a rose-pink outer stripe. Sweetly fragrant. Bred by Dennis Ledvina and Roy Klehm in Wisconsin. 20’h by 20’w Ω S091 White Rose ◊—Pure white, the many cupped petals make the blooms resemble roses. Upright form and bronze foliage in the fall. Fragrant. 8–10’h www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 51 Shrubs and Trees S110A Rhododendron, Handy Man Pink S120 Spirea, Blue Caryopteris Petit Bleu S132 Willow, Dwarf Japanese Rhododendron ◊ Beautiful soft blue mounds of blooms in late summer Salix yezoalpina Wintergreen Tamarack Clusters of pink bell-shaped flowers with dark pink to fall when other flowering shrubs have quit. The seed Gorgeous yellow and white catkins cover this ground- speckles bloom in spring. Developed by former heads remain ornamental in winter. Gray-green foliage. hugging pussy willow in late spring. Interesting furry American Rhododendron Society President Dr. Mulch well for winter protection and prune back in foliage and good fall color. Great to use flowing Leonard Miller. Good heat tolerance. Well drained, early spring to about a foot tall. Needs good drainage. through a rock garden. Good for bonsai. moist, acidic soil. 6–8’h by 5–8’w Í∏ ∫Ω¥ 2–2.5’h Í∏ $15.00—1.5 gal. pot 0.5–1’h by 6’w Í∏ Ω˝‰ $5.00—3” pot $11.00—5.25” pot Spirea, Japanese Spiraea japonica S133 Willow, Golden Curls ß S110B Rhododendron, PJM Tiny-leaved foliage for ground cover or containers. Salix x matsudana Golden Curls Í∏ ∫Ω˝ Rhododendron Amy Cotta Corkscrew willow whose twisty branches are orange- A bright ball of lavender-pink flowers. Blooms late $3.00—3.5” pot: yellow when young, and prized for floral arrangements. spring or early summer. This slow-growing dwarf has S121 Magic Carpet—Red leaf tips and pink-purple Wavy leaves turn yellow in fall. Tree can be cut back Rhododendron small, fragrant, azalea-like foliage that is bright green flowers in summer. 1–1.5’h hard to keep it more shrubby. Very hardy at the all summer and turns mahogany in the fall. $6.00—4” pot: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. 20’h by 6–10’w 2–3’h by 2–3’w Í∏ ∫Ω¥ $9.00—5.25” pot Í∏ Ω $6.00—1 quart pot S122 Dwarf, S. japonica var. alpina ◊—Fluffy light S111 Saint John’s Wort pink flowers in rounded clusters blooms late Winterberry Ilex verticillata Hypericum kalmianum Sunny Boulevard spring to mid summer. Shear after bloom for Upright, rounded, slow-growing shrubs with glossy some rebloom. Small, toothed, blue-green leaves Rich yellow blooms mid-July to fall followed by a fruit dark green foliage, good in masses, shrub borders, become red-bronze in autumn. Drought-tolerant. set that persists through winter. Prefers a cool location, foundation planting, and hedges. Excellent for wet 1–2’h by 3–5’w well-drained soil, and some protection from winter soils. These are cultivars of a Minnesota native. Deer wind. Tough once established. Will cascade nicely in a S123 Spruce, Bird’s Nest resistant. Note: Both pollenizing and fruiting plants container. 3’h by 3’w Í∏ Ω¥ $9.00—5.25” pot Picea abies Nidiformis are needed to get the berries; you need only one Jim Dandy for any number of fruiting plants. Í∏¥ S112 Seven Son Tree Heptacodium miconioides Flat-topped with a hollow center, this spruce looks just Rhododendrons need $6.00—4” pot: Jasmine-scented white flowers appear in whorls in like its name. Slow growing and extremely hardy, this acid soil. Mulch to is a good choice for adding “bones” to your garden. S134 Jim Dandy—Pollenizer. 3–6’h September when few other shrubs bloom, with each protect their shallow whorl containing seven tiny flowers. Next, each calyx The lush, bright green branches will keep the garden $9.00—4” pot: Í∏ ‰ turns cherry red, seeming to give another wave of looking alive all winter. 2–4’h by 4–6w S135 Berry Heavy ◊—Heavy crop of bright orange- roots from drying. $21.00—3 gal. pot bloom until November. A bonus is the reddish-brown red fruit from fall through winter. Cedar Good nectar plants outer bark peeling away in thin narrow strips to reveal S124 Spruce, Weeping White waxwings love it. Loses foliage early, revealing attractive pale brown inner bark underneath. Native to the berries. 6–8’h by 6–8’w for butterflies; Picea glauca Pendula ◊ China, but quite rare and may no longer exist in the S136 Berry Heavy Gold —Big, bright gold fruit. fair for humming- wild. Best in a protected spot. 15’h Í∏ Extremely upright and narrow, with gray-green needles 6–8’h by 6–8’w on branches that weep gracefully in skirts around the birds. Rhododendrons $7.00—4” pot Í S137 Wintercreeper, Variegated base. 12’h by 3’w $23.00—2 gal. pot keep their leaves in S113 Smokebush Cotinus coggygria Grace Euonymus Canadale Gold S125 Sumac, Fragrant New leaves emerge an intense wine-red and mature to Colorful evergreen, providing bright green foliage with winter. Rhus aromatica Gro-Low ß dusky burgundy-purple. After the tiny June flowers are a gold edge, turning pink-red in cold weather. Its dense done blooming, their many filaments form 6–8” deep A low spreader with glossy dark green foliage and mounding habit makes it an excellent border plant. pink plumes of “smoke” through September. Late sum- superb orange-red fall color. Profuse tiny yellow 4’h by 3.5’w Í∏Ó $5.00—3.5” pot mer foliage becomes more blue-green, especially if not flowers. Good for slopes. A low-maintenance ground S138 Witchhazel Hamamelis virginiana in full sun, but then turns bright orange-red in the fall. cover that works well in all types of soil. 1–2’h Í∏ ˝˜ Upright and open shrub that can be trained into a small $4.00—3.5” pot Yellow flowers in late October and November, around tree. 15’h by 15’w Í∏ $8.00—4” pot the time its yellow leaves drop. Vase-shaped. Use in S126 Sweetfern Comptonia peregrina the shrub border or as a screen plant. Tolerates poor S114 Smoketree, Cotton Candy Although called sweetfern, it’s not a fern. Fragrant conditions. Wisconsin source. 8–10’h by 8–10’w Cotinus obovatus Northstar deep green fern-like foliage makes very nice tea. Í∏Ó ˜ $39.00—2 gal. pot Blooms are catkins followed by bur-like fruits. Grows Fluffy pink blooms in summer and bright orange-red S139 Witchhazel, Spring ◊ fall foliage. This extra-hardy variety was discovered in a well in sand and spreads if it likes the location. Í∏Ó ˜ Hamamelis vernalis Autumn Embers garden in Ottertail County, Minn. A multi-branched 2–3’h by 4–6’w $12.00—4” pot shrub that can be pruned to a tree form. 20–25’h Í S127 Sycamore, American Early spring fragrant half-inch orange-yellow flowers $19.00—1 gal. pot ◊ appear on naked branches. In autumn, the serrated Platanus occidentalis green leaves turn orange, burgundy-red, or red-purple S115 Snowball, Fragrant The peeling patches of tan, gray and brown bark on the depending on the temperatures. Makes a naturalistic Viburnum carlesii Diana young tree will turn to a smooth white as the tree hedge. Tolerates a damp location. 6–8’h by 10’w Í∏ Fragrant flowers are deep pink in bud and then open matures. Sycamores grow quickly and can live for hun- $32.00—1.5 gal. pot dreds of years. They bear large maple-like leaves and into 3” white snowballs in late April to early May. S140 Yellow Horn Xanthoceras sorbifolia Blue-black berries in late summer. Rounded, dense make excellent shade trees. Each tree is both male and female, bearing modest flowers of each in the spring. Glorious in May when it covers itself with racemes of shrub with stiff, upright spreading branches. Green Í serrated leaves open chocolate, then turn brilliant dark The female flowers become fuzzy 1” balls. 75–100’h white flowers. Watch their centers change day by day red in fall. 4–6’h Í∏ $7.00—4” pot $16.00—6” plant bag from green through yellow to pink to red, all seen together at once. An upright shrub from north China, S116 Snowball, Rose S128 Tamarack Larix laricina its lustrous leaves turn yellow in fall. Blooms early, so Viburnum opulus Roseum Evergreen in appearance, but drops its needles in win- protect the fall buds from late frosts in spring. Leaves, ter. Wildlife use the tree for food and nesting. Native Snowberry Pompom-like blooms up to 3” across in May, starting flowers and nuts are edible. Adaptable to many sites to most of northern North America, including Í out pure white, then flushed with pink as they fade. except wet ones. Blooms while quite young. 20’h Minnesota. Tamarack is especially nice in October, Ç´ Green, maple-like leaves become orange-red in fall. $29.00—6” plant bag when its needles turn yellow. Grows rapidly. Very An heirloom shrub gardened since the 16th century. intolerant of shade but does well in both wetland and 10–12’h Í∏ ∫ $6.00—4” pot upland situations. Wisconsin seed source. 45’h ͘ Snowberry Symphoricarpos $18.00—2 gal. pot Grows on clay and limestone soils. Excellent for S129 Viburnum, Double File Í∏Ó Selecting for Bonsai wildlife. Good for erosion control. Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum $8.00—5.25” pot: Multi-stemmed shrub with layers of horizontal branch- These plants, selected from the catalog, are most likely to make good S117 Amethyst, S. x doorenbosii—Midsummer pink ing and showy 4” white flowers in mid-spring. Orange, bonsai. The list is based on the species only, since individual specimens blooms, followed by vibrant hot pink fruit. Dark red, and purple fall color. Birds love its red fruit that may not make good bonsai depending in their size and other green foliage. Attractive to birds. 3–5’h by 3–4’w matures to black in August. Attracts bees and butter- ∫Ω characteristics. flies, too. 8–10’h by 8’w Í∏ ∫Ω $12.00—1 gal. pot: $13.00—1.5 gal pot Rare Plants Shrubs and Trees S118 Red Snowberry , S. orbiculatus—Native with S130 Wahoo Euonymus atropurpureus pages 6–7 pages 48–51 purple-red berries that persist through the win- ter. Good for bank plantings. Flowers are yellow- Native shrub or small tree that is most often grown for Dragon Tree—U066 Boxwood—S014 white, flushed with rose in June–July. Tolerant of its lavender berries and pink-scarlet fall color. Occurs in the wild in open woods and thickets, near streams Maples—U032–U034B Cypress, False— moist soils also. Prune in early spring, if needed. S030–S031 Wild seed from Dakota County, Minn. 3–5’h by and on wooded slopes. Fruit is attractive to wildlife. Í∏ ˜¥ Herbs 4–8’w ∫Ω˜ 10–15’h $29.00—6” plant bag pages 8–10 Juniper—S064–S067 S131 Willow, Dappled ◊ S119 Spindle Tree, Dwarf Lemon Bush—H084 Maple, Japanese—S094 Euonymus nana Turkestanica Salix integra Flamingo Fruit pages 46–47 Maple, Korean—S096 Semi-evergreen with sprawling branches. Small yellow- This Japanese dappled willow is noted for its striking white flowers followed by pink capsule-like fruit. Fine- white-green-pink foliage. Its slender branches are Apple—F001–F013 Tamarack—S128 textured, dark-green foliage turns pinkish-green in fall. always moving in the breeze. Can be trained to a stan- Í∏ ¥ dard to make a nice “lollipop” tree. Í $6.00—4” pot Cherry, Bush—F026–F027 Willow, Dwarf Japanese— 1.5’h by 3’w $21.00—2 gal. pot S132 Fig, Hardy—F035 52 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Native Wild Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover Key We use www.usda.gov as our source for determining whether a species is native to Minnesota. Other North N029 Bishop’s Cap Mitella diphylla ß Í Full sun American natives are located in our Perennials section. Spikes of tiny, white, fantastically intricate flowers with ∏ fringed petals from April through June. Maple leaf- Part sun/part shade Native flowers are marked with the native symbol ˜ and the source of the plant stock or seed used to grow these Ó Shade shaped basal foliage with 3” leaves. Moist soil, shade, plants is given. Those without the Minnesota symbol are selections or cultivated varieties bred from the Minnesota spreading by seed or rhizomes. Wild seed from Winona County, Minn. 6–16”h ∏Ó ˜ $3.00—3.5” pot Ω Good for bees species. In those cases, the term “cultivar,” “selected,” or “selection” is used. ı Bird food source Many of these plants are first-season seedlings that will stay quite small their first year while they work on Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta ∫ Butterfly-friendly developing their root systems, not blooming until their second season in the garden. Daisy-like flowers with yellow petals on single stems. Biennial or short-lived perennial. Í∏∫¥ ˙ Hummingbird-friendly $1.50—2.5” pot: N001 Alum Root Heuchera richardsonii Baneberry Actaea ß ç Attractive foliage N030 Irish Eyes —Flowers with bright yellow rays Ç Low green basal foliage and slender greenish white Good on wooded hillsides. Attractive cut foliage fol- and green discs. Cultivar. 24–30”h Culinary flowers and stems. Seed from northeastern Illinois. lowed by stunning berries in late summer and fall. ß ´ N031 Toto Gold —Great for container gardens. Edible flowers 12–36”h Í∏ ˝˙˜ $3.00—3.5” pot ***** ∏Ó¥ Although the plant is dwarf, the flowers are not, ˝ Ground cover Aster, Aromatic Aster $7.00—1 quart pot: reaching 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Prolong bloom  Medicinal N013 Doll’s Eyes, A. pachypoda—White berries with until frost by cutting back the plant after first Showy, low-growing, bushy plant with hundreds of ˜ black tips. Seed source outside Minnesota. 36”h ˜ flowering. Cultivar. 12–15”h Minnesota native daisy-like flowers in fall. Attractive to butterflies and ‰ Rock garden makes an excellent cut flower. Mounds of gray-green $9.00—4” pot: $3.00—3.5” pot: ß foliage create an interesting display through the sum- N014 Red, A. rubra—Red berries. Wild seed from Mille N032 Wild —Seed from Madison County, Iowa. ˜ † Cold-sensitive: mer. Syn. Symphyotrichum. Í∏ ∫Ω Lacs County, Minn. 18–24”h ˜ 12–40”h keep above 40°F $3.00—2.5” pot: N015 Beardtongue, Broad Leaved ◊ $6.00—4 plants in a pack: ¥ N033 Wild—Seed from northeastern Iowa. 12–40”h ˜ Toxic to humans N002 Dream of Beauty—Sugar-pink flowers with Penstemon ovatus ß Saturday restock burnt orange centers form a dense carpet in many Vivid blue flowers on tall spikes over lush, oval-shaped N034 Black-Eyed Susan, Sweet ß soil types, including clay. Selection from the leaves. Blooms late spring to early summer. Self-seeds. Rudbeckia subtomentosa Great Plains by Claude Barr. ***** 12”h Wild seed from Wisconsin. 24–48”h Í˙‰˜¥ N003 October Skies ◊—Lavender-blue 1” flowers Large yellow flowers with brown centers. Blooms About those $4.00—2.5” pot with gold centers on mint-scented mounds on August–October. Truly an outstanding perennial. stars… this selection. Blooms in late summer and fall N016 Beardtongue, Foxglove ß Attracts butterflies. Wild seed from Iowa County, Wis. Í∏ ∫˜¥ Throughout, you will when many plants have done flowering. Penstemon digitalis 24–72”h $3.00—3.5” pot notice plants that are Pollinators appreciate that. Excellent cut flower. Elongated triangular leaves ripple slightly on upright, N035 Blazing Star, Button Liatris aspera marked with five stars 15–24”h ˝ narrow plants. White to light pink tubular blooms on (★★★★★). These plants Tufts of lavender flowers loosely line the 24-36” stems $6.00—4 plants in a pack: vertical stems in June. Not related to foxglove have been awarded five creating a showy flower spike. Absolutely guaranteed N004 Wild—Typical blue-lavender flowers with yellow (Digitalis); it’s so named because the flowers resemble stars by Heger, Lonnee, to attract butterflies. Seeds eaten by birds. Protect centers. Central Illinois seed source. 12–40”h miniature foxgloves. Reseeds, though not in a bad way. and Whitman in the bulbs from rodents. Blooms August to September. ı˜ Hummingbird nectar. Shiny green leaves. Wild seed Quite adaptable. Wild seed from Grant County, S.D. 2011 edition of Growing Í∏ ∫Ω˙˜¥ from St. Croix County, Wis. 24–48”h 24–36”h Í∏ ı∫Ω˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack Perennials in Cold Climates N005 Aster, Big-Leaved $3.00—3.5” pot as one of the very best Aster macrophyllus ß ß N036 Blazing Star, Dotted Liatris punctata plants available on the N017 Beardtongue, Large-Flowered Native ground cover. Blue flowers, September–October Narrow, horizontal leaves are interspersed with the market. Penstemon grandiflorus if it gets enough sun. Native to savanna and woodlands magenta-violet blooms. The most drought-tolerant Sculptural lavender blooms early summer over gray- in rich soil. Easy to grow, but allelopathic; it creates blazing star, its roots go down 7–15’. Wild seed from green basal foliage. Prefers a dry spot. Wild seed from space for itself by poisoning its neighbor plants. wild northeastern Colorado. 12–36”h Í∫Ω˜ Fall River County, S.D. 24–40”h Í ı∫Ω˙˜ seed from Burnett County, Wis. 12–36”h Í∏Ó $6.00—4 plants in a pack $3.00—3.5” pot ı∫Ω˝˜ $3.00—3.5” pot Bee Balm Monarda didyma N037 Blazing Star, Meadow ß N006 Aster, Heartleaved Aster cordifolius Large flower clusters in July and August. Attracts but- Liatris ligulistylis Clouds of small very pale blue-violet flowers with cen- terflies and hummingbirds. Best in sun with space Tall stalks of purple blossoms, best in moist soil and ters changing from white to deep red from August around it for good air circulation. Does well in poor full sun. Preferred by butterflies. Seeds eaten by birds. through October, heart-shaped deep green leaves, aver- soil and good soil, tolerates dry soil. Mint family; good Wild seed from northern Iowa 36–60”h Í∏ ı∫Ω˜ age to dry soil. Wonderful cut flowers and winsome in for tea. These are all mildew resistant cultivars of a $6.00—4 plants in a pack the garden. Wild seed from Burnett County, Wis. native species. Í∏∫ΩÇ´˙ Í∏ ı∫Ω˜ Blazing Star, Prairie Liatris pycnostachya 24–36”h $3.00—3.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot: Densely clustered basal leaves, hairy stems, and dense N018 Jacob Cline ß—The best red flowers. ***** N007 Aster, Heath Aster ericoides flower spikes of bright purple from midsummer to ear- 48”h Clusters of small white daisies with yellow centers ly autumn. Best in full sun. Í∏∫Ω Panorama Red Shades ß explode profusely all along the stem of the plant in late N019 —30”h $3.00—2.5” pot: summer and fall, providing that last bit of color to a $4.00—3.5” pot: N038 Eureka—A selection that is taller and breath- garden before winter. Wild seed from Wisconsin. ***** N020 Fireball ß—Red-purple clusters of tubular blos- taking in the garden. Great for cut flowers. 24”h Í∫Ω˜ $4.00—2.5” pot soms on compact plants. 15–20”h Reddish-purple flowers on long spikes. 60”h N021 Petite Delight ß—Dwarf bee balm whose Aster, New England Aster novae-angliae flowers are an eye-catching rosy pink: just watch $6.00—4 plants in a pack: Excellent late-season color. Tolerant of wet soil, but the hummingbirds flock. Remove spent blooms N039 Wild—Seed from Mower County, Minn. 24–48”h happy in average soil. Í∏∫Ω to prolong flowering. It adapts to any moist well ˜ Bee Balm $2.00—2.5” pot: drained soil and increases quickly. 12–15”h N040 Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensis N008 Purple Dome ß—A standout in the fall garden. N022 Petite Wonder—Lovely clear pink flowers in White blooms in earliest spring. Widely grown in wild Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. July. From Manitoba. 9–12”h N023 Purple Rooster ◊ß—Vivid, long-blooming, gardens. The roots are used for dye, hence the name! Cultivar. ***** 18”h Í∏Ó ı˜¥ purple flowers and aromatic foliage on sturdy Ramsey County plant source. 6–9”h $6.00—4 plants in a pack: stems that require no support. Easy to grow in $5.00—3.5” pot N009 Wild—Lavender, pink or violet blossoms. Seed evenly moist soil. Mildew and deer resistant. Blue-Eyed Grass Sisyrinchium from Winona County, Minn. 24–60”h ı˜ 24–36”h Delicate, late-spring bloomer. Looks like a grass, but N010 Aster, Sky Blue Aster azureus N024 Raspberry Wine ß—Wine-colored flowers. then delicate blue blossoms appear. Í∏ A best bet for late season beauty and drama. From ***** 24–36”h $2.00—2.5” pot: N025 White ß—24–36”h August–October, dozens of 1” lavender to deep blue, N041 Stout Blue-Eyed Grass, S. angustifolium— yellow-eyed daisies are held in large sprays (10-25 in a N026 Bee Balm, Spotted Horticultural seed source. 4–12”h ˜ bunch). Thrives in dry soil but is even more gorgeous Monarda punctata ß $3.00—3.5” pot: in rich garden soil. Wild seed from Newton County, Rosy whorls around tall stems, actual flowers are pink N042 Prairie Blue-Eyed Grass,, S. campestre—Wild Ind. 12–48”h Í∏ ı∫Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot to yellow with purple spots. Aromatic. Self-sowing seed from central Illinois. 4–12”h ˜ N011 Aster, Smooth Blue Aster laevis biennial. Prefers well-drained sandy soils. Native to N043 Bluebells, Virginia One of the most versatile, appealing, and longest-lived prairie and savanna. Wild seed from Houston County, Í∏ ∫Ω˙˜ Mertensia virginica ß of all the asters. The attractive blue-green foliage is Minn. 12–36”h $3.00—3.5” pot Blooms in spring, then disappears until the following silky smooth. Flowers in profusion late in the season. N027 Bellflower, Tall Campanula americana Plant in full sun for a stunning floral display. Wild seed spring. Pink buds open to lavender-blue bells. Good Blue star flowers on tall spikes in late summer, not from Winona County, Minn. ***** 36–60”h Í∏ between daylilies or hosta. Wisconsin source. 12–24”h bell-like. Long bloom time. Self-seeding biennial, not Í∏Ó ıΩ˜ ı∫Ω˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack $6.00—4.5” pot weedy like the unfortunately ubiquitous European N012 Aster, White Woodland creeping bellflower. Wild; seed from Winona County, N044 Boneset Eupatorium perforliatum Aster divaricatus Minn. 24–72”h Í∏ ˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack Tall with pink blossoms July–September. Interesting leaf texture with leaves pierced by the stem (perforated Sprawling carpet of snowflakes in fall. The small but N028 Bergamot, Wild Monarda fistulosa ß foliage, hence specific name). Prefers the wetter end of numerous flowers have white single petals with yellow This fragrant member of the mint family has lavender the garden or edge of pond. Excellent nectar for bees centers, fading to subtle burgundy and rose-pink blossoms July–September. Excellent for butterflies and and butterflies. Wild seed from Aitkin County, Minn. shades, all colors present at once. Black, twiggy stems moths; attracts hummingbirds. Good for tea. Another 36”h Í∫Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot for strong contrast. A must in the woodland garden. common name is sweet leaf. Wild; seed from north- Wild seed from Wisconsin. 24–36”h by 24–48”w ∏ eastern Iowa. 24–48”h by 48”w Í ı∫ΩÇ´˙˜ ∫Ω˜ $4.00—2.5” pot Blazing Star $3.00—3.5” pot www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 53 Native Wild Flowers ß Brown-Eyed Susan N057 Catchfly, Royal Silene regia PACKAGED NATIVE PLANT GARDENS Rudbeckia triloba Red blooms, July–August. Does well in the garden. Wild seed from Iowa. 18–24”h Í∏ ˜ Easy to grow, blooms second year. Short-lived perenni- Four plants each of 12 varieties, selected to make a great native planting al with smaller flowers than black-eyed Susan, but $6.00—4 plants in a pack blooms more heavily. Use this plant to create some Cinquefoil Potentilla 12 4–packs (a whole flat of plants) $59.00 Í∏∫¥ major excitement in your landscape. Seldom seen in gardens or anywhere else, these are N047 Butterfly Garden undemanding rock garden plants that will be happy in $3.00—3.5” pot: Butterfly Weed ıΩ, Narrow-Leaf Purple Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, ß sun and well-drained, even gravelly, soil. ͉ N045 Wild —Yellow flowers with dark centers Purple Prairie Clover, Smooth Blue Aster ıΩ, Sky Blue Aster ıΩ, Ironweed, July–October. Great cut flowers. Self-sows. $2.00—2.5” pot: Early Sunflower, Wild Bergamot ıΩ, Hoary Vervain, New England Aster ıΩ, Attracts butterflies. Seed from Madison County, N058 Wineleaf, P. tridentata—Loose clusters of dainty and Button Blazing Star ı. Wild seed from Minnesota (except Black-Eyed ˜ Iowa. 24–60”h white buttercup flowers in June and glossy leaves Susan, from northeastern Iowa). Í∏ ˜ $6.00—4.5” pot: that turn wine and bronze in autumn. Wild seed N169 Rain Garden N046 Prairie Glow ß—Profuse 2.5” gold and burgundy from northern Minnesota. 3–6”h by 12–15”w daisy flowers are a bicolor cultivar of the native ∫˝˜ Plant a raingarden in a low-lying area in the yard or where gutters empty. Pink Ωı ıΩ ıΩ prairie flower. Can be made more compact by N059 Wooly, P. megalantha—A mound of fuzzy Butterfly Weed , New England Aster , Joe Pye Weed , Boneset, pinching it back early in May. 36–48”h by 36”w strawberry-like leaves and bright yellow flowers. Helen’s Flower, Blue Flag Iris, Cardinal Flower, Blue Vervain, Culver’s Root, Horticultural source. 10–12”h ˜ Prairie Blazing Star ı, Bristly Sedge, and Little Bluestem ıΩ. Wild seed from Butterfly Weed Asclepias tuberosa Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. Í∏ ˜ Clusters of bright orange flowers followed by puffy N060 Cohosh, Blue seed pods. Best in dry soils and full sun. Very attractive Caulophyllum thalictroides to butterflies. Late to break dormancy in spring, so Purple stems, green divided leaves and blue berries. Í∏ı∫ΩÂ¥ mark the spot where you plant it. ***** Flowers are green, purple and yellow. Wild, Tennessee N067 Coneflower, Pale Purple ß source. 32”h ∏Ó Â˜¥ $6.00—3.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot: Echinacea pallida Watch for N048 Gay Butterflies ß—Mixed reds and yellows. Columbine, Wild Aquilegia canadensis Lavender blooms June–July. Tolerates drier soils. Fair Cultivar. 24”h Red and yellow blossoms in late spring. Easy to grow. for butterflies. Wild seed from Madison County, Iowa. N049 Wild—Clear, rich orange. Seed from central Í∏ ∫Ω˜ the birdie! ˜ Excellent nectar source for hummingbirds. Does well 24–48”h $3.00—3.5” pot Illinois. 24”h in dappled shade. Good for edge of woodland or partly Hello Yellow N050 —Showy bright yellow flowers. shaded hillside. Í∏Óı∫Ω´˙‰ N068 Coneflower, Yellow Ratibida pinnata Cultivar. 30”h One of the most strikingly beautiful of all wild flowers. $2.00—2.5” pot: $6.00—4 plants in a pack: ß Large yellow flowers bloom in profusion in heat of ı N061 Little Lantern —Compact and floriferous cul- Wild ß ˜ summer. Blooms July–September. Easy to grow. Wild N051 —Seed from central Illinois. 24”h tivar. 18”h seed from Madison County, Iowa. 36–72”h Í∫Ω˜ Butterfly Weed, Pink $3.00—3.5” pot: $6.00—4 plants in a pack Plants marked Asclepias incarnata N062 Wild ß—Seed from Alamakee County, Iowa. N069 Coreopsis, Prairie Coreopsis palmata Absolutely beautiful deep rose-pink flowers in large 24–36”h ˜ with the bird icon Yellow daisy blossoms in July. Aggressive, spreads by are best for umbels. Superb cut flowers, and, of course, butterflies N063 Compass Plant Silphium laciniatum find them irresistible. Very long blooming, with the rhizomes to form dense patches. Common on original providing food to aroma of buttercream frosting. Also called swamp Yellow flowers June–September with huge, attractive prairies. Easy to grow. Tolerates dry conditions. Wild Í∏ ∫˜ birds in spring milkweed. 36–48”h Íı∫Ω¥ leaves that point north and south. Tolerates drier soils. seed from Wisconsin. 16–36”h An excellent choice for a large-scale wildflower garden. $6.00—4 plants in a pack when other foods $6.00—4 plants in a pack: Fair for butterflies. Wild seed from Green County, Wis. ˜ are in low supply. N052 Wild—Seed from Kandiyohi County. 72–120”h Í∏ ∫Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot N070 Culver’s Root Veronicastrum virginicum Tall and stately with big, dramatic spikes of white flow- $6.00—4.5” pot: Coneflower, Green-headed N053 Horticultural seed source. ߘ ers July–August. Wild seed from Dane County, Wis. Rudbeckia laciniata 72”h Í∏ Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot See also MILKWEED, page 55 Yellow reflexed petals with greenish disk. Blooms late N071 Cup Plant Silphium perfoliatum Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis July though October. Native to prairie, savanna, and woodlands. Spreads. Í∏Ó∫¥ Huge leaves catch water at stem joint. There’s nothing Blooms mid to late summer. Spikes of scarlet blossoms like seeing a goldfinch bathing in one of these naturally $3.00—3.5” pot: that attract hummingbirds. Best in partial shade and occuring bird baths! Yellow flowers for an extended moist rich soil. Í∏∫Ω˙¥ N064 Wild ß—Seed from Rock County, Wis. ˜ period in later summer. An impressive prairie plant $3.00—3.5” pot: 72–120”h that reseeds freely. Prefers moist soil. Wild seed from Double N054 Wild ß—Seed from Bremer County, Iowa. N065 —Showy 3 to 6” light yellow double cul- Green County, Wis. 48–96”h Í∏ Ω˜ 24–36”h tivar with blooms summer until fall. May require $3.00—3.5” pot staking. 72”h $6.00—4 plants in a pack: N072 Dutchman’s Breeches N055 Wild—Seed northeastern Iowa. 24–36”h ˜ N066 Coneflower, Narrow-Leaf ß Dicentra cucullaria $6.00—4.5” pot: Echinacea angustifolia Delicate fringed foliage and ultra-pale yellow pan- N056 Black Truffle ◊—Vibrant cultivar with red Large pink daisies with turned back petals in July. Most taloon-like flowers in spring. Dies back in summer. Í∏Ó ˜¥ flowers set off by chocolate-purple foliage which highly prized of the coneflowers for its medicinal quali- Wild; West Virginia source. ***** 6”h holds its color through the season, darkening as ties. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Prefers $6.00—3.5” pot the temperatures cool in fall. 36–48”h Í dry, sandy, well-drained soil. Wild seed from Winona See also SQUIRREL CORN, page 56 Í∏ ∫Ω˙˜ County, Minn. 12–24”h Ferns see box, below $3.00—3.5” pot Ferns N073A Bulblet Fern Cystopteris bulbifera N076 Hairy Lip Fern Cheilanthes lanosa ◊ N081 Maidenhair Fern Adiantum pedatum ß Curly green bulblets form on the underside of the leaves; these Gray-green foliage with chestnut-brown hairs can be grown Delicate green foliage in fan-like fronds. Water during drought. drop off to become baby ferns. In nature, this grows on shady tucked into rock walls. Native to drylands and found on rocky Horticultural source. ***** 12–24”h Í∏Ó ˝˜ limestone outcrops, which is good news for local gardeners. ledges or slopes with good drainage. Drought tolerant and deer $3.00—3.5” pot ∏Ó ˝ ‰˜¥ Wild, from Ramsey County. 12–30”h resistant. Wild, West Virginia source. 6–14”h Ó˜¥ ◊ $5.00—3.5” pot $6.00—3.5” pot N082 Oak Fern Gymnocarpium dryopteris N077 Interrupted Fern Osmunda claytoniana Elegant triangular spreading fronds, emerald shades tinged N073B Christmas Fern Polystichum acrostichoides brown to black. This excellent companion plant spreads to form Stays green into winter and can be used for winter decorations. Similar in appearance to cinnamon fern. Prefers moist soil, but colonies. Wild, Wisconsin source. 8–12”h ∏Ó ˜ Clumps will grow larger but do not spread. Tolerates drier soils will tolerate drought and planting on hillsides. Horticultural $11.00—4” pot ∏˜ in shade. 12–24”h ∏Ó ˝˜ $6.00—3.5” pot source. 36–48”h $8.00—1 gal. pot N083 Ostrich Fern Matteuccia struthiopteris ß Lady Fern Athyrium N074 Cinnamon Fern Osmunda cinnamomea ß Vase-shaped fern with huge leaves like ostrich plumes. Grow in One of our most majestic native ferns. Grows in boggy and Bright green fronds. Vigorous. Prefers moist rich soil, but is moist shade in a woodland garden, in a damp border, or at the Í∏Ó˝ swampy areas, but happy in a well-drained garden, too. Soon tolerant of sun and drought. ***** edge of a pond. Vigorous, spreading by rhizomes. Native to after the foliage appears in spring, erect, golden yellow, fertile $3.00—3.5” pot: U.S., Europe and Asia. Horticultural source. Syn. M. pennsylvan- fronds emerge from the center of the crown. Horticultural N078 Lady Fern A. filix-femina—Horticultural source. 24–36”h ica. ***** 36–60”h Í∏Ó ˝Ç˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot source. ***** 36–60”h Í∏ ˝˜ $8.00—1 gal. pot ˜ N085 Sensitive Fern Onoclea sensibilis $6.00—3.5” pot: N075 Ebony Spleenwort ◊ Spreading colonies of smooth, upright fronds. Goes dormant at Asplenium platyneuron N079 Lady in Red, A. angustum rubellum—Burgundy stems con- 40°F (hence the name). Horticultural source.12–36”h Í∏Ó trasted with green fronds. Best color begins to be seen in Delicate-looking evergreen fern is useful in woodland settings ˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot the second year. Cultivar. ***** 30–36”h or can be grown in crevices in shady areas of rock gardens. It Wood Fern Dryopteris requires excellent drainage and tolerates drought as well as $6.00—4.5” pot: Í∏˝ rabbits. West Virginia source. 6–12”h ∏Ó‰˜ N080 Mrs. Frizell’s, A. filix-femina—Also called the tatting fern. A striking border fern. Grow in a protected, moist site. $6.00—3.5” pot Leaflets have been reduced to rounded lobes along the $6.00—4.5” pot: mid rib, resembling tatting (hand-made lace). First found N086 Goldie’s Giant, D. goldiana—Tufts of long pale green in Ireland. Cultivar. 8–12”h fronds. Horticultural source. ***** 48”h 24”w ˜ $8.00—1 gal. pot: See more FERNS in perennials, page 14 N087 Eastern Wood Fern, D. marginalis—Evergreen, cool dusty-blue fronds. Horticultural source. 18–30”h ˜ 54 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Native Wild Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover Key N088 Fire Pink Silene virginica N102 Indigo, Dwarf Amorpha nana Joe Pye Weed continued Í Full sun The bright crimson to pink flowers can bloom for a Fine-textured foliage capped with attractive spikes of $3.00—3.5” pot (continued): ∏ Part sun/part shade month or longer in late spring. Native to rich wood- purple flowers. A worthy plant for the low water land- N114 Wild Joe Pye, E. maculatum—Tall and stately Ó Shade lands and rocky slopes, it requires a well-drained soil scape. Dry, well drained soils in full sun. Blooms with pink panicles. Wild seed from Washington in light to medium shade. Short-lived, it will often self- May–July. Wild midwestern seed source. 24”h ÍΩ˜ County, Minn. 72–100”h ı˜ sow in open soil. Wild seed from Wisconsin. 12–24”h $3.00—2.5” pot Ω Good for bees by 12”w ∏˜ $4.00—2.5” pot N103 Indigo, False Amorpha fruticosa N115 Kinnikinnick Arctostaphyllos uva-ursi ı Bird food source Popular native evergreen groundcover. Flat growing, N089 Gentian, Bottle Loose, airy shrub which often forms dense thickets. ∫ Butterfly-friendly small, glossy, bright green leaves that turn red in fall. Gentiana andrewsii Fine-textured foliage on the upper third of the plant. ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Small purple flowers in narrow, 3–6” spikes from April Abundant pinkish white flowers, followed by red fruit. Clusters of closed blue flowers, August–October, are a to June. Useful from the dry prairie to the bog garden. Native to sandy areas, so good drainage is important. striking shade that almost glows. Prefers damp soil. Horticultural source. 6–9h by 36”w Í∏ Ω˝ ‰˜ ç Attractive foliage Wild midwestern seed source. 72–120”h Í∏ Ω˜ Wild seed from southeastern Minnesota. 18–30”h $7.00—4” pot Ç Culinary Í∏ ˜ $6.00—1 quart pot $6.00—4 plants in a pack N104 Indigo, White Wild N116 Larkspur, Dwarf ´ Edible flowers ◊ N090 Geranium, Wild Baptisia leucantha ß Delphinium tricorne ˝ Ground cover ß Cute April–May bloomer with blue, purple or white  Geranium maculatum Easy to grow in average to dry soils; drought tolerant. Medicinal flowers is a good source of early nectar for visiting Attractive small lavender-pink flowers with blooms Small, white, pea-like flowers in late spring on tall, ˜ Minnesota native hummingbirds, as well as attracting bumblebees and from April–July. Excellent for garden borders and dark stems above bluish-green leaves. Attractive seed ‰ butterflies. Ornamental seed pods. Moist woodland Rock garden massing. Red fall color. Wild seed from Madison pods. Wild seed from southeastern Minnesota. habitat. West Virginia source. 6–18”h ∏˜¥ County, Iowa. 18–30”h Í∏Ó ıΩ˜$3.00—3.5” pot 36–48”h ÍΩ˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot † Cold-sensitive: $6.00—3.5” pot Ginger, Wild Iris, Northern Blue Flag keep above 40°F N117 Larkspur, Tall Delphinium exaltatum ¥ Asarum canadense Iris versicolor ß Toxic to humans Blue-flowered native of woodland glades, preferring Aromatic ground cover. Dark maroon and beige flowers Large showy flowers brighten sunny marsh areas in ß Saturday restock bright shade. Wild seed from Ohio. 36–72”h Í∏ ˜¥ hide under leaves in the spring. 4–6”h Í∏Ó´˝Â¥ early summer. Í∏Â¥ $3.00—3.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot: $3.00—3.5” pot: N118 Leadplant Amorpha canescens ß ˜ N105 Wild ß About those N091 Wild —From Winona County, Minn. —Seed from Washington County, Minn. 18–30”h ı∫˜ Small gray-green shrub with dense spikes of violet- stars… $5.00—4” pot: blue flowers in June–August. Nicely textured foliage. N092 Wild—Ramsey County source. ˜ $12.00—1 gal. pot: Throughout, you will Tolerates drier soils. Wild seed from Steele County, N106 Gerald Darby—Foliage emerges dark purple, Í ı∫Ω˜ notice plants that are Minn. 24–48”h $3.00—3.5” pot N093 Goldenrod, Showy fading to green in summer on this cultivar. Large marked with five stars Solidago speciosa ß purple blooms. 24–36”h ∫ N119 Lily, Michigan Lilium michiganense (★★★★★). These plants Graceful long cones of densely clustered yellow mini- Orange turban-shaped blooms with brown spots. First- have been awarded five N107 Ironweed Vernonia fasciculata flowers on reddish stems with olive-green foliage. year seedlings. Wild seed from Sherburne County, stars by Heger, Lonnee, Blooms August–October. Probably the nicest golden- Tall plants with bright reddish-purple flowers Minn. 48–60”h Í∏ ı∫˜ $8.00—3.5” pot and Whitman in the rod for sunny locations. Wild seed from Lee County, July–September. Wild seed from Pierce County, Wis. 2011 edition of Growing Í∏ Ω˜ Illinois. 24–36”h Í∏ ı∫Ω˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot 48–72”h $3.00—3.5” pot N120 Lily, Prairie Lilium philadelphicum Perennials in Cold Climates Jack-in-the-Pulpit Arisaema triphyllum Deep orange blooms with purplish-brown spots. First- as one of the very best N095 Harebells year seedlings that are many years from blooming. plants available on the Campanula rotundifolia One of the easiest native plants to cultivate. Native to Wild seed from Burnett County, Wis. 12–36”h market. A delicate plant with purple bellflowers in clusters. savanna and woodlands in neutral soil. Tuberous root Í∏ ∫˜ $9.00—4 plants in a pack burns mouth severely if tasted. 12–36”h Í∏Ó¥ Prefers drier soils. Native to prairie, savanna, and N121 Lobelia, Great Blue Lobelia siphilitica woodland edges in northern North America, Europe, $3.00—3.5” pot: and Asia. These may be small at the time of the sale. N108 Wild ß—Seed from Kandiyohi County, Minn. ˜ Bright-blue lipped flowers, July-September. Prefers Í∏ ˜‰ moist soil, but adapts well to the garden. Good for Seed from central Minnesota. 4–20”h $6.00—4.5” pot: stream banks or damp woods. Attracts hummingbirds. $6.00—4 plants in a pack N109 Wild ß—Wisconsin source. ˜ N096 Helen’s Flower Wild seed from Winona County, Minn. 24–36”h Í∏ ıΩ˙˜¥ $6.00—4 plants in a pack Helenium autumnale Helena Red and Gold See also GREEN DRAGON, page 6 Reflexed daisies with jagged-edged petals. Thrives in Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium reptans N122 Lupine, Wild Lupinus perennis ß damp soil. Nicknamed “sneezeweed” because the dried Very pretty light blue, bell-shaped flowers in loose Showy, clear-blue blossoms, May and June. Excellent leaves were once used to make snuff—not because it clusters appear on sprawling stems in mid to late for butterflies, both for nectar and caterpillars. Wild aggravates allergies. It grows beautifully in the garden spring. The foliage looks fresh and green all through lupine is the only food for larvae of the endangered and is great for clay soil. Bright red, edged with golden the growing season. Likes moist soil. ∏Ó Karner Blue butterfly. Rabbits also love to eat wild yellow. The raised centers are dusted with gold for a lupine. Must have sandy soil. Tolerates drier condi- $3.00—3.5” pot: stunning effect. Cultivar. 48”h Í∏ ∫Â¥ tions. Goes dormant after seed. Fewer flowers in Wild ß $2.00—2.5” pot N110 —Seed from McHenry County, Illinois. shade. Wild seed from Crawford County, Wis. 12–24”h 18”h ˜ N097 Hepatica, Round-Lobed Í∏Ó ∫Ω˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot Hepatica americana $6.00—4.5” pot: N111 Stairway to Heaven—Light blue flowers over N123 Marsh Marigold Caltha palustris Sweet in the woodland garden, with lavender, white, variegated foliage that is silvery green with cream Bright yellow buttercups in early spring. Native to Bottle pink or blue flowers in April. Burgundy-brown leaves edges. In cool weather, the leaves develop areas swamps and brooksides throughout our area. Grows in Gentian persist through winter. Cushing County, Wis., source. of pink color. Very hardy. Cultivar. 12–15”h ç prairie, savanna and woodland, but requires year- 5”h ∏Ó ˜ $10.00—4.5” pot round moisture. Readily cultivated in a wet garden soil Joe Pye Weed Eupatorium N098 Hyssop, Anise Agastache foeniculum or containers. Wild seed from Washington County, Incredibly popular in cutting-edge European gardens. Minn. 4–16”h Í∏ ˜¥ $6.00—4 plants in a pack Very fragrant purple flowers July-August. Attracts but- Moist soil. Í∫ΩÂ¥ terflies, and goldfinches favor the seeds. Aromatic N124 Meadow Rue, Early leaves used for tea. Vigorous. Green foliage. Wild seed $3.00—3.5” pot: Thalictrum dioicum ß Í∏ N112 Gateway, E. purpureum—Wine-colored stems from McLeod County, Minn. 24–36”h A spring favorite. The flowers have an unusual form— ∫ΩǴ˜ with dusty rose flower heads. Compact and stur- $3.00—3.5” pot like little jellyfish—in pale green, purple, and yellow. dy cultivar. 48–72”h The drooping stamens sway in the slightest breeze. N099 Hyssop, Purple Giant N113 Sweet Joe Pye, E. purpureum ß—Tall, with pink April–May bloom time. Wild seed from Winona Agastache scrophulariifolia blossoms, July–September. Aromatic. Excellent County, Minn. 8–28”h ∏Ó Â˜ $3.00—3.5” pot Crowded spikes of pale purple flowers mixed with pale nectar for bees and butterflies. Wild seed from green bracts from July through September. Large, fra- Winona County, Minn. 84”h ∏˜ grant leaves below the flower spikes. Spreads well (it’s in the mint family). Wild seed from Winona County, Minn. 48–60”h Í∏ ∫Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot N100 Indian Cucumber Root ◊ Plant Sale gift Medeola virginiana Wild Ginger Small greenish-yellow flowers, May–June, grow on stems that have two separate whorls of leaves. The certificates crisp edible rootstalk, with its hints of cucumber, can be used in raw salads, but the September purple A GOOD MOTHER’S DAY GIFT! berries are inedible. Rain gardens or bog gardens. Will naturalize. Horticultural source. 12–24”h ∏Ó ˜ Purchase online at www.fsmn.org/plant-sale-gift $6.00—3.5” pot N101 Indigo, Cream Wild Baptisia leucophaea Or you can send a check to Friends School, Blue-green, pea-like foliage. Early flowering species is 1365 Englewood Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 adorned with long spikes of creamy yellow flowers that are held horizontally. Particularly effective when plant- ed on top of a rock wall where the flowers can be with the name and address of the recipient, viewed at eye level. Wild seed from Madison County, Iowa. 18”h Í∏ ∫Ω˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot and we will mail it directly to her! Northern Blue Flag Iris www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 55 Native Wild Flowers N125 Meadow Rue, Purple N139 Partridge Pea Thalictrum dasycarpum Chamaecrista fasciculata ß Prickly Pear ÍΩÇ Tall purple stems. Creamy flowers, June and July. Wild A wonderful, diminutive pea plant with cute yellow- seed from Jackson County, Wis. 72”h Í∏ ı˜ gold blossoms in late summer that attract bees and N155 Eastern Opuntia humifusa Plains Opuntia polycantha $3.00—3.5” pot butterflies. Seed pods are eaten by gamebirds and Forms flat, blue-green, spiny pads Spreading mats. 6–8”h by 12”w songbirds. Leaves collapse when touched. Annual; will N126 Merrybells Uvularia grandiflora with yellow cactus flowers in June and $8.00—4.5” pot: reseed in the garden. Wild seed from Houston County, July. Dry soil. Larger plants; will Clump-forming perennial. Bright yellow nodding Í∏ ∫Ω˜ N159 Claude Barr red—From south- Minn. Syn. Cassia. 24”h $3.00—3.5” pot bloom sooner. Wisconsin source. blooms with twisted petals. Easy and desirable for cul- eastern Colorado. Reddish HT”h $8.00—4.5” pot tivation. Wild; Ramsey County source. 12–24”h Ó˜ N140 Pasque Flower Anemone patens ß blooms. $5.00—4” pot Fragrant, pale violet blooms on feathery foliage in N156 Grasslands N160 Crystal Tide—White flowers April and May. Easy. Wild seed from Becker County, Opuntia cymochila with red filaments. N127 Mexican Hat Ratibida columnifera ͉˜¥ N161 Orange-Flowered—From Minn. 8–14”h $6.00—4 plants in a pack From Knox County, Nebraska. Yellow Colorful sombreros of mahogany and yellow. A bienni- Claude Barr. The earliest bloom- flowers; heavy bloomer. 12”h al cousin of the yellow coneflower. Seed wild-gathered See also the BLACK PASQUE FLOWER, page 7 ing Plains Prickly Pear. $8.00—4.5” pot by Prairie Moon. 24–36”h Í∏ ∫˜ N141 Pearly Everlasting N162 Pink with dark center $6.00—4 plants in a pack Anaphalis margaritacea ß Little Opuntia fragils $12.00—4.5” pot: N128 Milkweed, Poke Asclepias exaltata Silver-gray foliage and everlasting snow-white blos- Grows on exposed granite outcrop- N163 Purple Desert—Pads have a pings. Accompanies moss, so it’s a purple sheen. Purple flowers. White blooms in June and July. Normal to dry soil. soms. Beautiful border plant. Easy. Wild seed from cactus that likes water! Commercial source. Great for butterflies. Wild seed from Burnett County, northern Minnesota. 12–18”h Í∏ ∫˜ Wis. 36–72”h Í∏ ı∫Ω˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot $4.00—2.5” pot: N164 Smithwick ß N157 Wild—From Quarry Park in N142 Petunia, Wild Ruellia humilis A Claude Barr selection. Small, yellow N129 Milkweed, Showy Asclepias speciosa St. Cloud, Minn. 3–5”h ˜ Purple flowers with new blooms every afternoon. flowers with red centers. Prolific A tall milkweed that will not spread invasively like the Prefers dry areas. Desirable for the sunny wild garden. $6.00—3.5” pot: grower. May be a hybrid between common milkweed (A. syriaca). It has softly felted gray Blooms mid to late summer. Wild seed from Madison N158 Thornless, O. fragilis denudata— O. polycantha and O. fragilis. 4–6”h leaves and dramatically structured pink flowers that County, Iowa. 6–24”h Í∫Ω˜ The spineless pads $6.00—3.5” pot are sweetly fragrant. Attracts butterflies and bees. $6.00—4 plants in a pack of this diminutive Average to dry soil. Wild seed, Midwestern source. mat-forming cactus 48”h Í∏ ı∫Ω˜¥ $3.00—2.5” pot Phlox, Garden Phlox paniculata bear brilliant yel- Cultivated varieties with spectacular, colorful blooms N130 Milkweed, Sullivan’s low flowers in * Claude Barr (1887–1982) was valued for their late season color. Very floriferous; June. Wild; a South Dakota cattle rancher Asclepias sullivanti excellent cut flower. Nectar attracts day-flying sphinx and eminent Plains plantsman. Wisconsin source. Similar to common milkweed (A. syriaca), but less moths (hummingbird-like moths). Plant with shasta He supplied Great Plains seeds, 4–6”h ˜ aggressive and with slightly smaller flowers. Visited by daisies, coneflowers, blazing star, lilies, and grasses. plants, and information to the gardening world for years. His hummingbirds and a wide variety of bees and butter- We have chosen varieties with good mildew resistance. Jewels of the Plains is still the flies (including Monarchs). Wild seed from Wisconsin. ∫˙Í∏ best reference to plains wild- Í∫Ω˙˜ Prickly Pear 36”h $8.00—2.5” deep pot $2.00—2.5” pot: flowers and their cultivation. N131 Milkweed, Whorled N143 Bright Eyes—Pink with a red eye. ***** 36”h Asclepias verticillata $3.00—3.5” pot: Purple Prairie Clover Dalea purpurea Sweet-scented white flowers and long needle-like N144 David ß—Very fragrant, pure white, long bloom leaves make this wildflower a petite enchanter. Thrives time. 2002 Perennial Plant of the Year. One of the Slender stems with lacy foliage are topped with long, in poor, dry soil and multiplies rapidly. Wild seed from U of M’s Tough and Terrific perennials. ***** 30”h lavender-purple flower heads July–September. Grows Washington County, Minn. 12–24”h Í ı∫Ω‰˜¥ N145 Little Laura ß—Purple with a dark eye. 25”h well in most soils. Fair for butterflies and an excellent $6.00—4 plants in a pack N146 Orange Perfection ß—Reddish-orange. 30”h cover crop for wildlife. Grows in association with lead- Í∏∫Ω N147 Red Riding Hood ß—Deep pink. The better to plant. See also BUTTERFLY WEED, page 53 see it with. ***** 20”h $3.00—2.5” pot: N132 Mint, Mountain $6.00—4.5” pot: N165 Stephanie—Bright flowers on compact bushy Pycnanthemum virginianum ß N148 Sherbet Cocktail ß—Fragrant large clusters of plants with as many as 40 stalks per plant. Numerous clusters of blossoms, white often with pur- pastel pink and white flowers with chartreuse Cultivar. 15–18”h Plants ple dots, from June to September with a great mint edges (a first for phlox) emerge from chartreuse $6.00—4 plants in a pack: aroma. A magnet for butterflies. Can be used for tea buds in chocolate-maroon bracts, The effect is N166 Wild—Seed from Polk County, Minn. 12–36”h ˜ marked and to flavor food. Put it in your garden for fragrance. rather like a hydrangea. 24–48”h ß Wild seed from Fall River County, S.D. 12–36”h Í∏ N167 Pussytoes Antennaria plantaginifolia N149 Phlox, Prairie Phlox pilosa ∫ǘ $3.00—3.5” pot Low, gray-green almost succulent-appearing foliage. with Broad heads of deep pink flowers. Very nice wild White flowers like little “cat paws” rise up over the N133 Monkey Flower Mimulus ringens flower for restorations and perennial gardens. Blooms foliage in spring to early summer. Spreads by rhizomes, Low, creeping habit. Small, rounded leaves rooting at May, June and July. Seed from Iowa. 18–24”h Í∏ ˜ tolerates drought. Best in full sun. Wild seed from nodes. Excellent as a pond edge or groundcover. Small $6.00—4 plants in a pack Richland County, Wis. 1–4”h Í∏ ˝˜ blue flowers in summer. Wild seed from Winona County, $3.00—3.5” pot Ω Phlox, Woodland Phlox divaricata Minn. 12–36”h Í∏ Ω˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack Good spreader for the shade border or wildflower gar- N168 Queen of the Prairie N134 New Jersey Tea Ceanothus americanus den. Very floriferous and the foliage stays nice. The Filipendula rubra ß Dense foliage and white blooms June–July, followed perfect groundcover for underplanting spring bulbs, Huge; rarely requires support. Peach pink tiny flowers are good by flat-topped seed clusters. Attractive to bees and but not aggressive. May to June blooms. Moist, well- on red stems. Evenly moist soil. Blooms June-July. Í∏˝ Í∏ ˜ butterflies. Wild seed; Midwestern source. drained soil. Seed from Henry County, Ind. 72–96”h for bees 24–36”h by 36–60”w Í∏ ∫Ω˜ $3.00—2.5” pot $2.00—2.5” pot: $6.00—1 quart pot N150 Laphamii—Blue flowers. Wild seed from N170 Rattlesnake Master Obedient Plant Physostegia virginiana Minnesota. 8–12”h ˜ Eryngium yuccifolium ß Very easy care. Obedient plants get their name because $6.00—4.5” pot: Dramatic greenish-white prickly blossoms July- one of its flowers will (temporarily) stay in place if you Mary Helen September. Provides a great garden accent. Can play move it, but the native plant is ironically known for its N151 —Indigo flowers softly streaked with the same role in the garden as sea holly or globe this- less well-behaved spreading and flopping habit. Í∏Ó deep magenta for an overall violet blue appear- ance. Cultivar. 12–15”h tle. Best in full sun. Wild seed from Mower County, $1.50—2.5” pot: Minn. 36–60”h Í∏ Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot N135 Rose Crown ß—Fuchsia-pink cultivar. Best in a N152 Poppy, Wood Stylophorum diphyllum ß location where they cannot crowd out other A nice spot of bright yellow in the late spring/early Rose see the prairie wild and prairie climbing plants; interplant with native grasses to reduce summer woodland. Fuzzy green flower buds before roses, page 45 spreading. Easier to control in lower sunlight. blooming, and pleasant long-lasting foliage after bloom N171 Rue Anemone Anemonella thalictroides 36”h Ω time. Wild seed from Prairie Moon. 12–18”h Í∏Ó ˜ White to light pink flowers last all through spring, $3.00—3.5” pot $6.00—4.5” pot: April–June. Finely divided, fern-like foliage. May go ◊ß Prairie Smoke Geum triflorum N136 Miss Manners —A popular cultivated dormant after blooming. Midwestern source. 4–10”h variety that has had good behavior bred into it: Not enough can be said about this beautiful, all-season by ∏Ó ˜‰ ¥ $4.00—2.5” pot no slouching or disrespect of its neighbors. plant. Nodding, pink, early spring flowers are followed Packed rows of pure white, tubular, snapdragon- by feathery, long-lasting seed heads. Showy clumps of N172 Sage, Azure Blue Salvia azurea ◊ like flowers bloom in 8–10” spikes from bottom dark green foliage turn burgundy in fall. Adapts to a Dazzling spicy-scented azure flower spikes belong in a to top in late summer to fall. Good for rain gar- variety of sites. Spreads by rhizomes. Seeds eaten by prairie-style border or landscape. The best Salvia for dens. 18–30”h ˙ birds. Í∏‰ bees, both native and honey. Blooms early summer. Í $6.00—4 plants in a pack: Deer tolerant. Wild seed from Wisconsin. 36–60”h N137 Onion, Nodding Allium cernuum ∫Ω˜ N153 Wild seed from Stevens County, Minn.— $9.00—4” pot Lavender drooping onion flowers. An edible perennial 6–13”h ˜ N173 Sagebrush, Prairie that will reseed nicely. Wild seed from northern Illinois. Artemisia ludoviciana Valerie Finnis 24”h Í∏ Ç´˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack $6.00—4.5” pot: N154 Horticultural source ß—These plants are a year Dense mounds of bright silver, felted, 4” lance-shaped N138 Onion, Prairie Allium stellatum older with much larger roots. 6–13”h ˜ leaves with jagged tips. Tiny interesting pale yellow A very nice, well-behaved onion. Lavender blooms in flowers are crowded on spikes above the aromatic July and August. An edible perennial. Wild seed from Prickly Pear see box above foliage in summer. This selection of a western U.S. Í∏ Ç´˜ Winona County, Minn.10–20”h native was found by British gardener and photographer Wood Poppy $6.00—4 plants in a pack Valerie Finnis in the Munich Botanic Garden in 1950 and eventually given to Beth Chatto, who named it after her. 18–24”h Í∏ ¥ $2.00—2.5” pot 56 Friends School Plant Sale • May 9–11, 2014 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Native Wild Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover Key N174 Saint John’s Wort, Great N177 Solomon’s Seal, Starry N186 Vervain, Blue Verbena hastata Í Full sun Hypericum pyramidatum Smilacina stellata Native to cordgrass and cattail prairies over most of ∏ Part sun/part shade Yellow flowers with tufts of stamens, July–August. Pyramidal clusters of 20 starry white flowers crowd on North America, this tall plant likes moist soils and will Ó Shade Prefers moist soil. Attractive seed pods, used in flower wide flower spikes April–May. Berries start green with produce blue violet spikes of flowers. Reseeds. Wild arrangements. Wild seed from Kenosha County, Wis. black stripes, turning to mottled dark wine red. seed from Marquette County, Wis. 36–72”h Í∏ Ω˜ Ω Good for bees 24–60”h Í∏ Ω˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot Arching stems emerge in the spring, spreading by rhi- $6.00—4 plants in a pack ı Bird food source zomes to form colonies. Average to moist soil. Wild; N187 Vervain, Hoary Verbena stricta N175 Sarsaparilla, Wild Ramsey County source. 12–36”h Í∏Ó Ω˜ ∫ Butterfly-friendly Aralia nudicaulis Tiny dark blue flowers on mini-candelabras through $5.00—3.5” pot summer, June-September. Prefers dry areas (xeriscape ˙ Hummingbird-friendly White flowers May–July followed by purple-black edi- ◊ N178 Squirrel Corn Dicentra canadensis plant). Wild seed from Redwood County, Minn. ble berries. Green compound leaves emerge shiny ÍΩ˜ ç Attractive foliage Similar to dutchman’s breeches except the flowers are 24–48”h $3.00—3.5” pot bronze in spring. Creeps on underground stems. Wild more heart-shaped, like bleeding heart. Often found Ç Culinary ∏Ó Â˜ seed from St. Louis County, Minn.12–24”h alongside dutchman’s breeches (page 53), as its require- N188 Vervain, Rose Verbena canadensis ´ Edible flowers $10.00—4” pot ments are very similar, squirrel corn can be found from Magenta-lavender blooms on dense mats of dark ˝ Ground cover N176 Solomon’s Seal April to May in rich wooded areas. Wild; West Virginia green. Long bloom time. Horticultural source. 12”h Í∏ Ω˝˜‰  Medicinal Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum source. 6–12”h Í∏Ó ˜¥ $6.00—3.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot ˜ Arching stems with creamy white bells, hanging one Minnesota native N179 Sunflower, Early N189 Violet, Labrador Viola labradorica pair per leaf, followed by green fruits that ripen to ‰ Rock garden ß Small dark blue flowers, semi trailing habit, ground serge blue. Young shoots can be harvested and eaten Heliopsis helianthoides cover in a grass garden or rock garden. Wild seed from like asparagus. Wild; Ramsey County source. 30”h Abundant 2” yellow blossoms June to September. † Cold-sensitive: Wisconsin. Í∏ ˝ ‰˜ $4.00—2.5” pot Í∏ Ωǘ $9.00—5.25” pot Excellent for butterflies. Exceptionally long blooming keep above 40°F period. Not a true sunflower. Easy to grow, in fact N190 Violet, Prairie Viola pedatifida ß ¥ Toxic to humans aggressive in good soil. Known as one of the best “clay Violet-purple blooms April–June, often reblooming in ß busters.” Wild seed from Rock County, Wis. 24–60”h Saturday restock September. Leaves fan-shaped. Good caterpillar food Í∏ ∫Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot for butterflies. Prefers a well-drained sunny site. Wild N180 Sweet Flag Acorus calamus americanus seed from south central Iowa. 4–8”h Í∏ ı∫´˜ More Native Plants Spiky, strappy green foliage plant for pond margins or $3.00—3.5” pot Look for the native plant symbol ˜ in other sections of the catalog: well-watered garden soil. Tiny greenish flowers. Yarrow Achillea millefolium Fragrant when bruised. Wild; Midwestern source. Cultivated varieties with flat flower heads and lacy Unusual and Rare: Roses: 24–30”h Í∏˜ $2.50—2.5” pot foliage. Long bloom time and good for cutting and dry- U003 Double Bloodroot R010 Prairie Wild ing (they are what architects use as the “trees” around Trillium Trillium U015 Green Dragon R071 Climbing Wild Rose model buildings). Drought tolerant. 24–36”h Í∏∫ U039–U041 Lady Slippers A colony of these spring beauties will last for years. Shrubs and Trees: $1.50—2.5” pot: Herbs: S022 Black Cherry Give trilliums a rich, deep, rather moist soil and year- N191 Cassis ß—Many stems with intense magenta H059 Goldenseal S015 Bush Honeysuckle round leaf mulch. Í∏ÓΩ¥ umbels. H061 Pink Hyssop S023 Pin Cherry $6.00—4.5” pot: N192 Cerise Queen—Cherry-pink. H103 Wild Mint S025 Chokecherry ß N181 White, T. grandiflorum —Very showy large N193 Summer Pastels—A mix of pink, salmon, yel- H105 Nettles S024 Glossy Black Chokeberry white blossoms April–May. Flowers fade to pink low,and white. H140 Self-Heal S027 American Highbush Cranberry as they age. The most common and best trillium N194 Paprika—Shades of ruby-red with a yellow eye. Perennial Water Plants: S036 and S038 Dogwoods for cultivation. Wisconsin source. 12–15”h ˜ S042 Balsam Fir $3.00—3.5” pot: P618 White-Flowered Arrowhead $10.00—4.5” pot: S066–S067 Spreading Juniper N195 Apple Blossom—Compact and vigorous with P621 Horsetail N182 Nodding White, T. f l ex i p e s —2.5” white flowers S099–S102 Ninebark blooms in shades of lilac-pink to pale rose. The P625 Pickerel Rush with recurved petals. Michigan source. 12–24”h S118 Red Snowberry tiny individual blossoms emerge one color, turn Climbers: S126 Sweetfern another, and fade to a third. C021 Climbing Bleeding Heart N184 Turtlehead Chelone glabra S128 Tamarack $6.00—4.5” pot: C025 Virgin’s Bower Creamy white turtlehead flowers on arching spikes. S130 Wahoo Blooms July-September. Desirable for the moist wild N196 Desert Eve Terracotta ß—Clusters of 4” soft Vegetables: S138 Witchhazel garden. Excellent nectar plant for butterflies and bees. terracotta-orange umbels with gold centers and V155 Ramps Grasses: Wild seed from Winona County, Minn. ***** 36–48”h stripes. Compact and early bloomer. 12–18”h V161 Sunchokes page 57: Blue Grama, Blue Joint, Í∏ ∫Ω˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack Fruit: N197 Yellow Star Grass Bluestem Big and Little, ß ◊ F015 Dwarf Red Blackberry Bottlebrush, Northern Dropseed, N185 Twin Leaf Jeffersonia diphylla Hypoxis hirsuta F018–F024 Blueberries Indian Grass, June Grass, White flowers solitary on 5-10” leafless stalks in early Tufted grass-like perennial with bright yellow flowers F041 American Hazelnut Path Rush, Gray’s Sedge, spring, flowers lasting but a day. However, a very inter- that attract smaller bees like the mason bees. It will F046 Black Huckleberry Pennsylvania Sedge, esting lidded seed pod develops from the fleeting flow- form colonies, but is not aggressive. Dry prairie to F060 Wild Plum Side-Oats Grama, Sweet Grass ers. The basal leaves are 12” tall and are deeply divided open woodland. Unknown source. 6–10”h Í∏ Ω˜ F071 Saskatoon Serviceberry into two wings, hence the common name. Desirable $6.00—3.5” pot for the wild garden. Prefers rich soil. West Virginia source. 14”h Í∏Ó ‰˜ $7.00—3.5” pot Most grasses are showiest in late summer and fall. Many grow in attractive clumps and Grasses provide winter interest as well. They can be used to replace Spikes in containers. Annuals G001 Basket Grass ß Fountain continued G011 Ruby Grass ß Oplismenus hirtellus variegatus $5.00—4” pot (continued): Melinus nerviglumis Savannah A trailing foliage plant with white, red and green G006 Fireworks ß—Long stripes of burgundy, hot The grass isn’t pink, it’s the flowers. Blue-green foliage leaves. Excellent in containers or hanging baskets. 6”h pink and white. New growth is the most vibrant. turns purple-red in the fall. 3 to 4” ruby pink blooms Í∏ ç $3.00—3.5” pot In late summer, the flowers look like purple fox- sitting a foot above the foliage from late July are real tails. 24–30”h showstoppers. 8–12”h Íç $5.00—4” pot G002 Bunny Tails Lagurus ovatus ß $14.00—5.25” pot: Fun for children and adults. Fuzzy seed heads on com- G012 Sedge, Brown ß Prince pact grass. Drought-tolerant; needs well-drained soil. G007 —When nature turns up the heat, this Carex testacea Prairie Fire giant grass turns up the color. The black-purple 20”h Íç $5.00—4” pot Great in containers or the garden. These may survive foliage gets richer as the season goes on and can the winter, so don’t pull them up in the spring until G003 Fiber Optic Grass Isolepsis cernuus be dried or left for fabulous winter interest in the you are sure. Mounding with glossy leaves that com- garden. 72”h It really does look like fiber optic filament, only green. bine russet orange and olive green. Amazing with A great accent grass. Worth bringing inside for the G008 Japanese Blood Grass ß cushion spurge or any purple or maroon-leaved plant. winter, because the mature plant develops a “trunk.” Bunny Tails Imperata cylindrica Red Baron 12”h Í∏ ç $3.00—3.5” pot Moist soil. 8–12”h Íç $2.50—2.5” pot Showy grass whose long slender light green leaf blades G013 Silky Thread Grass Fountain Grass, Annual have garnet red tips. The color spreads downward all sum- Stipa tenuissima ß Pennisetum setaceum mer until the leaves are blazing crimson by fall. Lovely Very fine green foliage and golden-brown fluffy seed Í∏ when backlit by early morning or late day sun. May over- Striking grasses for containers or the garden. heads late spring to mid summer. Reseeds freely. winter in the garden. 18”h Íç $5.00—4.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot: 12–36”h by 12–36”w Í $2.00—2.5” pot G004 Burgundy Giant ß—Tropical-looking dark Millet Pennisetum G014 St. Augustine Grass maroon-purple foliage with burgundy flower Striking in containers or great in the garden. Í spikes. Introduced by Longwood Gardens in Stenotaphrum secundatum Variegatum $1.50—2.5” pot: Long, thin grass striped white and two shades of Pennsylvania. 60”h ß G009 Purple Majesty —Very erect blades with green. Vigorously spreads to form a mat or to cascade $5.00—4” pot: ç dense black seed heads. 36–48”h from a hanging basket. Indoors, needs a sunny win- G005 Cherry Sparkler—Variegated, with pink blush $5.00—4” pot: dow. 6–9”h Í∏ç $3.00—3.5” pot overtaking the cream and green striped foliage as Jade Princess light level increases. Red burgundy flower plumes G010 —Bright lime green leaves that skyrocket. 24”h grow in a tidy mound. Dark maroon pollenless seedheads. 36–48”h www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 57

Most grasses are showiest in late summer and fall. Many grow in attractive clumps and provide winter interest as well. They can be used to replace Spikes in containers and provide vertical, mounding garden Grasses accents. Native grasses have their seed source identified and are marked with the native symbol ˜ Perennial Grasses and Sedges Key G015 Blue Grama Grass Bouteloua gracilis G032 Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans G045 Sedge, Ice Dance Í Full sun Dominant through the central Great Plains, ranging Good grass for gardens. Silky seedheads are shades of Carex morrowii Ice Dance ∏ Part sun/part shade east to western Wisconsin. Very good lawn alternative gold and brown. Tolerates dry soil. Clump-forming. White edges on arching green leaves. Vigorous. Ó for sandy soils. Low growing, forming attractive Wild seed from Polk County, Minn. ***** Clump-forming. 12”h Í∏ ç $2.50—2.5” pot Shade clumps of purplish-green. Best in full sun. Wild, seed 36–72”h Í∏ ˜ $1.50—2.5” pot from Minnesota. 12”h Í∏ ˝˜ $1.50—2.5” pot G046 Sedge, Pennsylvania Ω G033 Japanese Forest Grass Good for bees Carex pensylvanica ı G016 Blue Joint Grass Hakonechloa macra Aureola Bird food source Good for everywhere from prairies to woodlands to ∫ Calamagrostis canadensis A striking, short ornamental grass, forming graceful Butterfly-friendly raingardens. Even good in dry shade, and needs no ˙ Bluish leaves with delicate, purplish panicles in mounds of eye-catching, draping foliage, variegated in mowing. Grows well under oaks and with ephemeral Hummingbird-friendly summer. The Cree used blue joint to make mattresses. gold and green. Grow as a specimen plant or use in wild flowers. Tolerates light foot traffic. Spreading. Clump forming, spreading by rhizomes. Wet to masses to light up shady areas of the garden. Slow Wild seed from southern St. Louis County, Minn. ***** ç Attractive foliage normal soil. Wild, seed from Dane County, Wis. spreading, it does well in moist but well-drained soil. 6–12”h Í∏Ó ˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack Ç Culinary 36–72”h Í∏ ˜ $1.50—2.5” pot 12”h ∏Ó ç $9.00—4.5” pot ´ G047 Side-Oats Grama Edible flowers ˝ G017 Bluestem, Big Andropogon gerardii ß G034 June Grass Koeleria macrantha ß Bouteloua curtipendula Ground cover  Known for its “turkey-foot” seed heads. From the Clump-forming grass, most commonly found growing A fine upright grass whose flowers align on one side of Medicinal prairie and savanna. Wild, seed from Polk County, in dry sandy soils. Low-grower suitable for edging stem. Tolerates dry soil. Prefers sun. Clump-forming. ˜ Minnesota native Í∏ ı˜ Minn. 60–92”h $1.50—2.5” pot native restoration plantings. Wild, seed from Rock Wild seed from Douglas County, Minn. 12–36”h Í∏ ‰ Rock garden County, Wis. 12–24”h Í∏ ˜ $1.50—2.5” pot Bluestem, Little Schizachyrium scoparium ˜ $1.50—2.5” pot † A favorite for ornamental and naturalized landscapes. Maiden Grass Miscanthus sinensis G048 Sweet Grass Cold-sensitive: keep above 40°F Prefers sun. Clump-forming. Í∏ Clump-forming grass from Asia with prominent feath- Hierochloe odorata ß Í ¥ $1.50—2.5” pot: ery flower heads. Toxic to humans Likes moist to wet soil. Sacred plant for Native ß G018 Wild ß—Seed from Polk County, Minn. 12–36”h $3.00—2.5” pot: Americans. Used in basket-weaving and braided into Saturday restock ı˜ G035 Flame Grass, M. sinensis purpurescens ß—Gray- incense. Aggressive spreader; not for flower borders. Í∏ ˝˜ $8.00—1 quart pot: green foliage turns brilliant red-orange in fall. Wild seed from Taylor County, Wis. 12–24”h G019 The Blues—Cultivar selected for pronounced Narrow silvery plumes in mid-summer. ***** $1.50—2.5” pot About those blue color. Best in dry soils. 12–24”h ı 36–48”h Switch Grass Panicum virgatum stars… $9.00—4.5” pot: Delicate feathery seed heads. Prefers light soil. Clump- Throughout, you will G020 Bottlebrush Grass Hystrix patula ß Í G036 Gold Bar—A show-stopper with dramatic hori- forming. notice plants that are Clump-forming grass with tall spikes that look like zontal gold striping from top to bottom of each $2.00—2.5” pot: marked with five stars bottlebrushes. A must for forest restorations and blade. Very late in the season, burgundy inflores- G049 Shenandoah ß—Most compact and controlled (★★★★★). These plants shady perennial gardens. Excellent for texture. Wild, cences appear just above the blades. Great for use cultivar. Very hardy. Red by mid-summer. 36”h have been awarded five seed from Rock County, Wis. 36”h Í∏Ó ˜ in pots and in small urban gardens. Needs winter stars by Heger and $1.50—2.5” pot ç $6.00—1 quart pot: protection. 36–50”h Whitman in the 2011 G050 Prairie Fire ß—The spring foliage emerges blue- G021 Dropseed, Giant Sporobolus wrightii edition of Growing G037 Moor Grass, Purple green but the tips quickly develop their hallmark Airy, feathery, cream to bronze, 12–24” plumes on dra- Perennials in Cold Climates Molinia caerulea ‘Variegata’ wine-red coloration. Later, as flowering starts, the matic 60–72” stems from August into October above a as one of the very best leaves bend and curl, creating the image of red 36–48” clump of arching, grey-green foliage. Fast- Mop of cream and green striped leaves with purple- plants available on the ribbons with rosy panicles above. Cultivar. growing, clump-forming, and drought-tolerant once tinged flowers on 30” stalks all autumn. Slow-growing. market. Íç 48–60”h established. 48–72”h Í∏ $8.00—1 quart pot Moist neutral to acidic soil. ***** 12–20”h $6.00—4.5” pot $9.00—4.5” pot: G022 Dropseed, Northern ß G038 Northern Sea Oats ß G051 Ruby Ribbons—Blue-gray spring foliage matures Sporobolus heterolepsis Chasmanthium latifolium to deep red with 48” flower spikes. Cultivar. Watch for One of the nicest native grasses. Grown for its cloud- Graceful arching form. Persistent hanging blooms are 24–48”h like panicles of pink flowers in midsummer and shaped like fish. Loosely tufted spreader. 36–60”h Tufted Hair Grass swirling leaves in tight clumps. Wild, seed from Polk Í∏Ó $1.50—2.5” pot the birdie! County, Minn. ***** 24–48”h Í∏ ˜$1.50—2.5” pot Deschampsia caespitosa G039 Oat Grass, Blue ß Narrow blades with nice mounding habit. Beige and Feather Reed Grass Helictotrichon sempervirens Sapphire chartreuse mops of flowers ripen to airy seed heads. Calamagrostis x acutiflora Silver-blue tussocks with gracefully arching plumes. Prefers part shade in moist soils. Clump-forming. Í∏ Showy, feathery plumes with wheat-colored seed heads ***** 24”h Í∏ $3.00—3.5” pot ***** in fall and winter. Clump-forming. Íç ı $1.50—2.5” pot: Rush, Corkscrew Juncus $3.00—3.5” pot: G052 Green—Arching blades. 12”h Aptly named curly green foliage. Likes to be kept G023 Art’s Golden—Variegated green and yellow. G053 Northern Lights ß—Creamy white striped moist, either in a container or planted in the garden, ***** 48–60”h leaves with a blush of pink on new growth. but anything from putting its pot in a dish of water, to G024 Avalanche ß—Variegated with a wide white Foliage turns golden with coral tips in the fall. Plants marked keeping its crown 1–6” under water, to just watering it stripe in the center of each blade. Golden seed Striking when combined with ferns and hostas. with the bird icon well seems to work. It did well in our State Fair heads. ***** 48–60”h Cultivar. 36”h ç garden, which is very well-drained. Cut back the old are best for G025 Karl Foerster ß—Great for use as a grass hedge. stems in late winter so you can see the fresh green G054 Woodrush, Greater providing food to Blooms earlier than most tall grasses. The 2001 corkscrews in spring. Fantastic in flower arrangements. Luzula sylvatica Auslese birds in spring Perennial Plant of the Year. ***** 48–60”h Í∏‰ Soft, evergreen tufts are endearing. Thrives in moist $6.00—4.5” pot: when other foods $2.50—2.5” pot: shade. Useful under trees. Forms lush mounds. ***** G026 El Dorado—Gold-centered, variegated leaves. are in low supply. G040 Blue Medusa, J. inflexus—Dusty blue-green 12”h Í∏Ó Ω $6.00—4.5” pot ***** 48”h foliage. Two-foot wide clumps resemble a dish of G027 Feather Reed Grass, Korean ß blue spaghetti. 15”h Calamagrostis brachytricha G041 Spiralis, J. effusus—Chartreuse in spring. Ω˜ Feathery mauve-pink blooms are great as a cut stem or Midwestern source. 12–18”h left to give winter interest to your garden. Can take G042 Rush, Path Juncus tenuis ß some shade. Clump-forming. 36–48”h Í∏ Very vigorous bright green tubular blades in dense $2.00—2.5” pot clumps. Grows anywhere including compacted soil, Fescue, Dwarf Blue Festuca ovina glauca and will spread to form a ground cover. Wild, seed Friends School Plant Soft tufts provide contrast in the perennial border. Also from Crow Wing County, Minn. 6–14”h Í∏ ˝˜ for edging or ground cover. Good drainage. Clump- $3.00—3.5” pot Sale provides shop- forming. Í G043 Sedge, Broadleaf ß ping carts, but at peak Carex siderosticha Banana Boat $1.50—2.5” pot: times they can be hard G028 Dwarf Blue Fescue ß—10–16”h These wide-bladed grasses brighten up part shade with $3.00—3.5” pot: their bright variegation. Inch-wide leaves are yellow to get. G029 Elijah Blue ß—Considered the best blue fescue. with thin green edges and scattered green stripes. Maintains good color during summer. 10”h Resembles a mini lance-leaved hosta and looks great If you can, bring a planted with hostas. From the mountain forests of wagon to carry Fountain Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides Japan, China and Korea. 6–12”h ∏Ó ç A garden favorite. Clump-forming. Í∏ $10.00—4.5” pot your plants. Please G044 Sedge, Gray’s Carex grayi Bring your $1.50—2.5” pot: label it clearly so it G030 Fountain Grass ß Large showy seed heads like spiked medieval clubs. —Graceful, arching foliage in doesn’t get mixed up silver-purple. Bristly fruit heads. 40–60”h Originally found in moist shade, but will grow in many $8.00—1 quart pot: locations. Clump-forming. Wild seed from Wisconsin. with someone else’s. 24–30”h Í∏ ˜ $2.50—2.5” pot G031 Hameln—Early flowering dwarf fountain grass wagon! with copper-tan seedheads. Yellow fall color. 24–36”h 58 Friends School Plant Sale • May 11–13, 2012 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Index by Common Name A Bugleweed, Ajuga, 12 Cup Plant, Silphium, 53 Green Dragon, Arisaema, 6 Love-in-a-Puff, Cardiospermum, Pinks, Dianthus, 6, 20, 42 Snowberry, Symphoricarpos, 51 Abelia, Fragrant, Abelia, 48 Bugloss, Anchusa, 12 Cupid’s Dart, Catananche, 14 Green Dragon, Little, Pinellia, 23 Plantain, Purple, Plantago, 6 Snowdrop, Galanthus, 21 Aeonium, Aeonium, 35 Bunny Tails, Lagurus, 56 Currant, Ribes, 46, 48 6 Lungwort, Pulmonaria, 19 Plum, Prunus, 47 Solomon’s Seal, Polygonatum, African Milk Bush, Burnet, Menzies’, Sanguisorba, Curry Plant, Helichrysum, 8 Ground Cherry, Physalis, 26 Lupine, Lupinus, 19, 40, 54 Pocketbook Flower, Calceolaria, 21, 56 Synadenium, 35 12 Cypress, False, Chamaecyparis, H M 42 Solomon’s Seal, Starry, Aloe, , 8, 35 Bush Clover, Weeping, 48 Polka Dot, Hypoestes, 42 Smilacina, 56 Aloe Harebells, Campanula, 54 Magnolia, Magnolia, 50 Alum Root, , 52 Lespedeza, 12 Cypress, Russian, Microbiota, Popcorn, Zea, 26 Sorrel, Rumex, 10 Heuchera Hawaiian Ti, Cordyline, 34 Mahala Mat, Ceanothus, 6 Alyssum, Sweet, , 34 Bush Violet, Browallia, 36 48 Poppy, Blue, Meconopsis, 20 Spear Leaf, Sanseveria, 7 Lobularia Hawthorn, Crataegus, 49 Maiden Grass, Miscanthus, 57 Amaranth, , 25, 34 Bush Honeysuckle, Diervilla, Poppy, Papaver, 10, 20, 42 Speedwell, Veronica, 21 Amaranthus D Hazelnut, Corylus, 46, 47 Malabar Spinach, Basella, 26 Andromeda, , 48 48 Poppy, California, Eschscholzia, Spider Lily, Hymenocallis, 34 Pieris Dahlia, Dahlia, 38 Heather, Calluna, 15 Malagasy Fire Bush, Uncarina, Anemone, , 6, 11 Buttercup, Ranunculus, 12 42 Spiderflower, Cleome, 43 Anemone Daisy, Blue, Kalimeris, 38 Helen’s Flower, Helenium, 15, 7 Angel Mist, , 34 Butterfly Bush, Buddleia, 12 Poppy, Wood, Stylophorum, 55 Spiderwort, Tradescantia, 21 Angelonia Daisy, Blue-Eyed, Arctotis, 37 41, 54 Mallow, Annual, Malope, 40 Angel’s Trumpet, , 34 Butterfly Flower, Asclepias, 36 Porcelain Berry, Ampelopsis, 23 Spike Moss, Selaginella, 43 Datura Daisy, Dahlberg, Thymophylla, Heliotrope, Heliotropium, 39 Maltese Cross, Lychnis, 19 Angel’s Trumpet, Tropical Butterfly Garden, 53 Potato, Solanum, 26 Spikenard, Aralia, 10, 22 37 Hellebore, Helleborus, 15 Mandevilla, Red, Mandevilla, , 34 Butterfly Weed, Asclepias, 53 Prairie Smoke, Geum, 55 Spikes, Cordyline, 34 Brugmansia Daisy, Fleabane, Erigeron, 14 Hemlock, Dwarf, Tsuga, 49 34 Angelica, , 11 Button Bush, Cephalanthus, 48 Prairie Snowball, Abronia, 20 Spikes, Dracaena, 34 Angelica Daisy, Gerbera, Gerbera, 38 Hen and Chicks, Sempervivum, Maple, Acer, 6, 50 Anise, , 8 Prickly Pear, Opuntia, 35, 55 Spindle Tree, Euonymus, 51 Pimpinella C Daisy, Shasta, Leucanthemum, 15, 17 Marigold, Tagetes, 41 Apache Plume, , 11 Primrose, Primula, 20 Spirea, Blue, Caryopteris, 51 Fallugia Cabbage, Brassica, 25, 36 14 Hen and Chicks, Chinese, Marjoram, Origanum, 9 Apple, , 46 Prophet Flower, Arnebia, 20 Spirea, Japanese, Spiraea, 51 Malus Cabbage Palm: see Spikes, Daisy, Snowland, Orostachys, 17 Marsh Marigold, Caltha, 54 Arborvitae, , 48 Pumpkin on a Stick, Solanum, Spruce, Picea, 51 Thuja Cordyline, 34 Chrysanthemum, 38 Hen and Chicks, Mini, Marshmallow, Althaea, 9 Arrowhead, , 22 26 Spurge, Euphorbia, 22, 43 Sagittaria Cactus from Malcolm Daisy, Thread Petal, Inula, 14 Jovibarba, 17 Masterwort, Astrantia, 19 Artemisia, , 34 Purple Beautyberry, Callicarpa, Squill, Siberian, Scilla, 22 Artemisia Burleigh, 6, 7 Daphne, Rose, Daphne, 6 Hepatica, Hepatica, 54 May Apple, Podophyllum, 6 Artichoke, , 34 50 Squill, Silver, Ledebouria, 35 Cynara Cactus, Coryphantha, 12, 13 Daylily, Hemerocallis, 14 Heron’s Bill, Erodium, 17 Meadow Rue, Thalictrum, 6, Ashwagandha, , 8 Purple Prairie Clover, Dalea, Squirrel Corn, Dicentra, 56 Withania Cactus, Echinopsis, 35 Delphinium, Delphinium, 14, Hibiscus, Hibiscus, 17, 34, 39 19, Asparagus, , 25 55 St. Augustine Grass, Asparagus Cactus, Escobaria, 6 15 Hollyhock, Alcea, 17 54, 55 Asparagus, Vining, Purslane, Portulaca, 27 Stenotaphrum, 56 Asparagus, Cactus, Gymnocalycium, 35 Desert Rose, Adenium, 7 Honeyberry, Lonicera, 47 Merrybells, Uvularia, 55 23 Pussy Willow, Salix, 50 Star Flower, Laurentia, 43 Cactus, Mammilaria, 35 Dill, Anethum, 8 Honeysuckle, Lonicera, 23 Mesclun, Multiple, 26 Aster, Big-Leaved, , 11, Pussytoes, Antennaria, 55 Stevia, Stevia, 10 Aster Cactus, Opuntia, 6 Dish Garden, 35 Hops, Humulus, 23 Mexican Hat, Ratibida, 55 35, 52 Stewartia, Stewartia, 7 Caladium, Caladium, 34 Dogwood, Cornus, 46, 48 Horseradish, Armoracia, 9 Mexican Heather, Cuphea, 40 Q Astilbe, , 11 Stocks, Matthiola, 43 Astilbe Calendula, Calendula, 36 Dragon Tree, Dracaena, 7 Horsetail, Equisetum, 22 Mexican Sunflower, Tithonia, Queen Anne’s Thistle, Gilia, Avens, Geum, 11 Stonecrop, Sedum, 21, 35 Calla, Zantedeschia, 34 Dragonhead, Dracocephalum, 15 Hosta, Hosta, 16 40 43 Strawberry, Fragaria, 44, 47 B Campion, Silene, 13 Dropseed, Sporobolus, 57 Huckleberry, Gaylussacia, 47 Milkweed, Blue-Flowered, Queen of Namib, Hoodia, 7 Succulents, Assorted, 35 Baby Blue Eyes, Nemophila, 35 Canary Bird Vine, Tropaeolum, Dusty Miller, Senecio, 38 Hummingbird Mint, Agastache, Tweedia, 41 Queen of the Prairie, Sumac, Rhus, 51 Baby Jump Up, Mecardonia, 35 23 Dutchman’s Breeches, 17, 39 Milkweed, Asclepias, 55 Filipendula, 55 Sun Daisy, Osteospermum, 43 Baby’s Breath, Gypsophila, 11 Candy Corn Flag, Manettia, 23 Dicentra, 53 Hyacinth Bean, Dolichos, 23 Millet, Pennisetum, 56 Quinoa, Chenopodium, 43 Sunchoke, Helianthus, 27 Bachelor’s Buttons, Centaurea, Candy Lily, Iris, 13 E Hyacinth, Water, Eichornia, 22 Million Bells, Calibrachoa, 41 R Sundrops, Oenothera, 22 11, 35 Canna, Canna, 36 Hydrangea, Hydrangea, 23, 49 Mint, Mentha, 9, 55 Sunflower, Downy, Helianthus, Canterbury Bells, Campanula, Ebony Spleenwort, Asplenium, Hyssop, Agastache, 54 Mint, Lemon, Monarda, 9 Radicchio, Cichorium, 27 Bacopa, Sutera, 35, 44 53 Rain Garden, 53 22 Balloon Flower, , 11 13 Hyssop, Pink, Hyssopus, 9 Mint, Mountain, Platycodon Echeveria, Echeveria, 35 Ramps, Allium, 27 Sunflower, Early, Heliopsis, 56 Banana, Abyssinian, , 34 Caraway, Carum, 8 Pycnanthemum, 55 Ensete Eggplant, Solanum, 25, 26 I Rapunzel, Campanula, 10 Sweet Flag, Acorus, 56 Baneberry, , 52 Cardamom, Elettaria, 22 Minutina, Plantago, 26 Actaea Elderberry, Sambucus, 46, 48 Ice Plant, Delosperma, 17 Raspberry, Rubus, 47 Sweet Grass, Hierochloe, 57 Barrenwort, , 11 Cardinal Bush, Weigela, 48 Mistflower, Eupatorium, 19 Epimedium Elephant Ears, Colocasia, 34 Impatiens, Impatiens, 40, 44 Ratstripper, Paxistima, 50 Sweet Pea, Lathyrus, 23 Basil, , 8 Cardinal Flower, Lobelia, 53 Moneywort, Lysimachia, 19 Ocimum Epazote, Chenopodium, 8 Indian Cucumber Root, Rattlesnake Master, Eryngium, Sweet Potato, Ipomoea, 27 Basket Grass, , 56 Cardoon, Cynara, 36 Monkey Flower, Mimulus, 41, Oplismenus Medeola, 54 55 Sweet Potato Vine, Ipomoea, Basket of Gold, , 11 Caribbean Copper Plant, 55 Alyssum F Indian Grass, Sorghastrum, 57 Red Hot Poker, Kniphofia, 20 43 Bay Laurel, , 8 Euphorbia, 36 Monkey Puzzle Tree, Laurus Fairy Bells, Disporum, 6 Indigo, Baptisia, 54 Redbud, Cercis, 50 Sweet William, Dianthus, 22 Bayberry, , 48 Cassia, Popcorn, Cassia, 36 Araucaria, 7 Myrica Falling Stars, Crocosmia, 38 Indigo, Amorpha, 54 Rhododendron, Rhododendron, Sweet Woodruff, Galium, 22 Bean, , 25 Castor Bean, Ricinus, 36 Monkshood, Aconitum, 19 Vigna Farewell to Spring, Clarkia, 36 Iris, Iris, 6, 17, 54 51 Sweetfern, Comptonia, 51 Bear’s Breeches, , 11 Catchfly, Royal, Silene, 53 Monkshood Vine, Ampelopsis, Acanthus Feather Reed Grass, Ironweed, Vernonia, 54 Rhubarb, Rheum, 7, 27 Switch Grass, Panicum, 57 Beardtongue, , 11, Catmint, Nepeta, 13 23 Penstemon Calamagrostis, 57 Ivy, Boston, Parthenocissus, 23 Rice, Black, Oryza, 42 Sycamore, Platanus, 51 52 Catmint, Lesser, Calamintha, Moon Carrot, Seseli, 19 Fennel, Foeniculum, 8 Ivy, English, Hedera, 39 Rock Cress, Arabis, 20 Beauty Bush, , 48 13 Moonflower, Ipomoea, 23 T Kolkwitzia Fern, Adiantum, 53 Ivy, German, Senecio, 39 Rock Rose, Helianthemum, 20 Bee Balm, , 11, 52 Catnip, Nepeta, 8 Moor Grass, Molinia, 57 Tamarack, Larix, 51 Monarda Fern, Athyrium, 15, 53 Rockfoil, Saxifraga, 20 Begonia, , 35, 36, 44 Cattail, Typha, 22 Morning Glory, Dwarf, Tarragon, Artemisia, 10 Begonia Fern, Cheilanthes, 53 J Rodger’s Flower, Rodgersia, 21 Bell Vine, Purple, , Cauliflower, Brassica, 25 Evolvulus, 41 Tarragon, Mexican, Tagetes, 10 Rhodochiton Fern, Cystopteris, 53 Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Arisaema, Rose Mallow, Hibiscus, 21 23 Celeriac, Apium, 25 Fern, Dennstaedtia, 15 54 Moss Rose, Portulaca, 41 Tassel Flower, Emilia, 43 Celery, Apium, 8, 25 Moss, Irish, Minuartia, 19 Rose Pincushion, Mammillaria, Tea, Sochi, Camellia, 7 Bellflower, Campanula, 11, 12, Fern, Dryopteris, 15, 53 Jacob’s Ladder, Polemonium, 17, 35 52 Chameleon Plant, Houttuynia, Mulberry, Morus, 6 Texas Bluebonnet, Lupinus, 43 Fern, Gymnocarpium, 53 54 Rose, Rosa, 45 Bellflower, Michaux’s, 13 Fern, Matteuccia, 53 Jade Tree, Crassula, 35 Mum, Chrysanthemum, 19 Thyme, Thymus, 10, 22 Chamomile, German, Mustard, Brassica, 9, 26 Rosemary, Rosmarinus, 10 Toad Lily, Tricyrtis, 22 Michauxia, 36 Fern, Onoclea, 53 Jamaican Forget-Me-Nots, Royal Paint Brush, Bellflower, Rock, , Matricaria, 8 Tobacco, Nicotiana, 43 Symphyandra Fern, Osmunda, 53 Browallia, 39 N Haemanthus, 7 12 Chamomile, Roman, Tomatillo, Physalis, 27 Fern, Polystichum, 53 Japanese Blood Grass, Nashville Breadroot, Ruby Grass, Melinus, 56 Bells of Ireland, , 36 Chamaemelum, 8 Tomato, Lycopersicon, 28, 29, Moluccella Fern, Thelypteris, 15 Imperata, 56 Pediomelum, 6 Rue, Ruta, 10 Bergamot, , 52 Chard, Swiss, Beta, 25 44 Monarda Fern, Boston, Nephrolepis, 44 Japanese Forest Grass, Nasturtium, Tropaeolum, 41 Rue Anemone, Anemonella, 55 Betony, , 12 Cherry, Prunus, 46, 48 Tong Ho, Chrysanthemum, 10 Stachys Fescue, Festuca, 57 Hakonechloa, 57 Nemesia, Nemesia, 41 Rush, Juncus, 57 Birch, , 48 Chervil, Anthriscus, 8 Torch of Texas, Ipomopsis, 44 Betula Fiber Optic Grass, Isolepsis, 56 Jasmine, Brazilian, Mandevilla, Nettles, Urtica, 9 Russian Sage, Perovskia, 21 Bird’s Eyes, , 36 Chervil, Turnip-Rooted, Trillium, Trillium, 22, 56 Gilia Fig, Hardy, Ficus, 46 39 New Jersey Tea, Ceanothus, 55 Rutabaga, Brassica, 27 Birdsfoot Trefoil, Double, Chaerophyllum, 25 Fir, Abies, 48 Jewels of Opar, Talinum, 39 Troy’s Gold, Plectranthus, 44 Chickweed, Stellaria, 25 Ninebark, Physocarpus, 50 Trumpet Creeper, Campsis, 23 Lotus, 12 Fire Pink, Silene, 54 Jiaogulan, Gynostemma, 9 Northern Sea Oats, S Bishop’s Cap, , 52 Chilean Bell Flower, Nolana, Trumpet Flower, Scarlet, Mitella Firecracker Vine, Mina, 23 Joe Pye Weed, Eupatorium, 54 Chasmanthium, 57 Sage, Salvia, 10, 21, 42, 55 Bitter Melon, Momordica, 25 36 Firethorn, Solanum, 38 Johnny Jump-Ups, Viola, 39 Sagebrush, Prairie, Artemisia, Ipomopsis, 22 Bitter Root, Lewisia, 12 Chinese Lanterns, Physalis, 13 Flame Flower, Celosia, 38 Joseph’s Coat, Alternanthera, O 55 Tufted Hair Grass, Black Varnish, Chives, Allium, 8 Flamingo Flower, Celosia, 38 39 Oak, Chinkapin, Quercus, 50 Saint John’s Wort, Hypericum, Deschampsia, 57 Pseuderanthemum, 36 Chocolate Flower, Berlandiera, Flax, Linum, 15, 38 June Grass, Koeleria, 57 Oat Grass, Blue, Helictotrichon, 51, 56 Tunic Flower, Petrorhagia, 22 Black-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia, 13 Fleeceflower, Persicaria, 15 Juniper, Juniperus, 49 57 Salsify, Scorzonera, 27 Turtlehead, Chelone, 56 12, 36, 52 Chocolate Vine, Akebia, 23 Floss Flower, Ageratum, 38 Jupiter’s Beard, Centranthus, Obedient Plant, Physostegia, 55 Salvia, Salvia, 43 Twin Leaf, Jeffersonia, 56 Black-Eyed Susan Vine, Chokeberry, Aronia, 48 Foamflower, Tiarella, 15 17 Okra, Abelmoschus, 26 Sandwort, Arenaria, 21 V Thunbergia, 23, 44 Chokecherry, Prunus, 48 Foamy Bells, Heucherella, 15 Onion, Allium, 7, 19, 26, 55 Sapphire Flower: see Church Steeples, Agrimonia, 8 K Vanilla Grass, Anthoxanthum, Blackberry Lily, Iris, 12 Forager’s Mix, 26 Orach, Atriplex, 26 Bush Violet, Browallia, 36, 10 Blackberry, , 46 Cigar Flower, Cuphea, 36 Kale, Brassica, 26 Rubus Forget-Me-Nots, Myosotis, 15 Orchid, Chinese Ground, and Jamaican Forget-Me- Verbena, Verbena, 44 Blanket Flower, , 12 Cilantro, Coriandrum, 8 Kinnikinnick, Arctostaphyllos, Gaillardia Forget-Me-Nots, Alpine, Bletilla, 7 Not, 39 Verbena, Lemon, Aloysia, 10 Blazing Star, , 12, 52 Cineraria, Pericallis, 36 54 Liatris Eritrichium, 38 Orchid, Lady’s Slipper, Sapphire Tower, Puya, 7 Ver vain, Verbena, 56 Bleeding Heart Vine, Cinquefoil, Potentilla, 13, 48, Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden- Forsythia, Forsythia, 49 Cypripedium, 6, 7 Sarsaparilla, Wild, Aralia, 56 Viburnum, Viburnum, 50 Clerodendrum, 23 53 Fountain Grass, Pennisetum, Gate, Polygonum, 39 Oregano, Origanum, 9, 19 Savory, Satureja, 10 Clematis, Clematis, 13, 24 Kiwi, Hardy, Actinidia, 47 Vietnamese Balm, Elsholtzia, Bleeding Heart, Climbing, 56, 57 Oregano, Cuban, Plectranthus, Saxifrage, Mukdenia, 21 10 23 Clover, Trifolium, 13 Kohlrabi, Brassica, 26 Adlumia, Four O’Clocks, Mirabilis, 38 9 Scallions, Allium, 27 Vinca, Catharanthus, 44 Bleeding Heart, Dicentra, 12 Cockscomb, Celosia, 36 Foxglove, Digitalis, 15 Oregano, Mexican, Poliomintha, Scarlet Mallow, Pentapetes, 43 Coffee, Coffea, 8 L Vinca Vines, Vinca, 44 Bleeding Heart, Yellow, Foxglove, Fire x Digiplexis, 7 Laceshrub, Stephanandra, 49 9 Sea Holly, Blue, Eryngium, 21 Cohosh, Black, Actaea, 13 Violet, Viola, 56 Pseudofumaria, 12 Foxglove, Wild, Ceratotheca, Lady’s Mantle, , 17 Oyster Plant, Tradescantia, 41 Sea Thrift, Armeria, 21 Cohosh, Blue, Caulophyllum, 53 Alchemilla Bloodleaf, Iresine, 36 38 Lady’s Slipper, 6, Seaberry, Hippophae, 47 W Coleus, Solenostemon, 37, 44 Cypripedium, P Bloodroot, Sanguinaria, 52 Franklin Tree, Franklinia, 6 7 Sedge, Carex, 56, 57 Wahoo, Euonymus, 51 Collards, Brassica, 25 Pachysandra, Pachysandra, 19 Blue Bean, Decaisnea, 6 Fremont’s Leather Flower, Lady’s Tresses, , 17 Self-Heal, Prunella, 10 Watercress, Nasturtium, 27 Columbine, Aquilegia, 6, 13, Spiranthes Painted Tongue, Salpiglossis, 41 Blue Grama Grass, Bouteloua, Clematis, 6 , 17 Sensitive Plant, Mimosa, 43 Water Snowball, Gymnocoronis, 53 Lamb’s Ear, Stachys Pansy, Viola, 41 57 Fuchsia, Fuchsia, 38, 44 Lamium, Lamium, 17 Serviceberry, Amelanchier, 47 22 Comfrey, Symphytum, 8 Papalo, Porophyllum, 9 Blue Joint Grass, Calamagrostis, Fumeroot, Corydalis, 6, 15 Land Seaweed, , 9 Sesame, Black, Sesamum, 10 Waxbells, Yellow, Compass Plant, Silphium, 53 Salsola Papyrus, Cyperus, 22 57 Lantana, 39 Seven Son Tree, Heptacodium, Kirengeshoma, 22 Coneflower, Echinacea, 13, 53 G Lantana, Parsley, Petroselinum, 9, 26 Blue Shrimp Plant, Cerinthe, Larch, Larix, 49 51 White Gossamer, Tradescantia, Coneflower, Rudbeckia, 53 Gas Plant, Dictamnus, 15 Partridge Pea, Chamaecrista, 55 36 Larkspur, , 39, 54 Shallots, Allium, 27 44 Coneflower, Yellow, Ratibida, Gaura, Gaura, 38 Delphinium Pasque Flower, Pulsatilla, 7, 19 Blue Woodruff, Asperula, 36 , 9 Shamrock, Oxalis, 43 Wild Indigo, Baptisia, 56 53 Gazania, Gazania, 39 Lavender, Lavandula Pasque Flower, Anemone, 55 Blue-Eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium, Lavender Cotton, , 40 Shamrock, Trifolium, 21 Willow, Salix, 51 Copperleaf, Acalypha, 37 Gentian, Bottle, Gentiana, 54 Santolina Passion Flower, Passiflora, 23 52 Leadplant, , 54 Shipova, x Sorbopyrus, 7 Winecups, Callirhoe, 22 Coral Bells, Heuchera, 13 Geranium, Pelargonium, 8, 39, Amorpha Patchouli, Pogostemon, 9 Bluebells, Virginia, Mertensia, Leatherwood, Dirca, 6 Shiso, Perilla, 10 Winterberry, Ilex, 51 Coreopsis, Coreopsis, 14, 37, 44 Pawpaw, Asimina, 47 52 Leek, Threecorner, , 9 Shooting Star, Dodecatheon, 21 Wintercreeper, Euonymus, 51 53 Geranium, Wild, Geranium, 53 Allium Peach, Prunus, 47 Blueberry, Vaccinium, 46 Leeks, 26 Siberian Heartleaf, Brunnera, Wire Vine, Muehlenbeckia, 44 Coriander, Vietnamese, Giant Salvia, Brillantaisia, 39 Allium, Peanuts, Arachis, 26 Bluestar, Amsonia, 12 Lemon Balm, , 9 21 Wishbone Flower, Torenia, 44 Persicaria, 8 Ginger, Asarum, 15, 53 Melissa Pear, Pyrus, 47 Bluestem Joint Fir, Ephedra, 6 , 9 Side-Oats Grama, Bouteloua, Witchhazel, Hamamelis, 51 Cornelian Cherry Dogwood, Ginger, Variegated Shell, Lemon Bush, Corymbia Pearly Everlasting, Anaphalis, Bluestem, Big, Andropogon, 57 Lemon Grass, , 9 57 Woodrush, Greater, Luzula, 57 Cornus, 46 Alpinia, 34 Cymbopogon 55 Bluestem, Little, Schizachyrium, Leopard Plant, , 35 Silky Thread Grass, Stipa, 57 Cosmos, Cosmos, 37 Ginger, Upright Wild, Saruma, Drimiopsis Pentas, Pentas, 41 Y 57 Lettuce, , 26 Silver Dollar Vine, Xerosicyos, Cotton, Gossypium, 37 6 Lactuca Peony, Paeonia, 7, 20 Yarrow, Achillea, 56 Bok Choi, Brassica, 23 , 40 44 Cranberry, American Gladiolus, Abyssinian, Licorice Plant, Helichrysum Pepper, Capsicum, 27, 41 Yellow Archangel, Lamiastrum, Boneset, Eupatorium, 52 Ligularia, , 17, 19 Silver Nickel Vine, Dichondra, Highbush, Viburnum, 48 Gladiolus, 39 Ligularia Perilla: now Coleus, 37 22 Borage, Borago, 8 Lilac, , 49, 50 43 Cranesbill, Geranium, 14 Globe Amaranth, Gomphrena, Syringa Periwinkle, Vinca, 18 Yellow Horn, Xanthoceras, 51 Bottlebrush Grass, Hystrix, 57 Lily of the Valley, , Silver Sticks, Calocephalus, 35 Crassula, Crassula, 35 39 Convallaria Persian Shield, Strobilanthes, Yellow Indigo, Thermopsis, 22 Bougainvillea, Bougainvillea, 44 6, 19 Sky Vine, Thunbergia, 23 Creeping Hollygrape, Mahonia, Globe Flower, Trollius, 15 42 Yellow Star Grass, Hypoxis, 56 Bowman’s Root, Gillenia, 12 , 6, 18, 54 Slime Lily, Albuca, 7 14 Globe Thistle, Echinops, 15 Lily, Lilium Persimmon, Diospyros, 50 Yerba Buena, Clinopodium, 10 Boxwood, Buxus, 48 Lingonberry, , 47 Smokebush, Cotinus, 51 Crimson Glory Vine, Vitis, 23 Gloxinia, Trailing, Vaccinium Petunia, Petunia, 42, 44 Yucca, Yucca, 22 Brass Buttons, Leptinella, 12 Lion’s Ears, , 40 Smoketree, Cotinus, 51 Cuke-nuts, Melothria, 25 Lophospermum, 39 Leonotis Petunia, Wild, Ruellia, 55 Broccoli, Brassica, 23 Lilac Squirrel, , 6 Snake Plant, Sansevieria, 34 Culantro, Eryngium, 8 Goatsbeard, Aruncus, 15 Sanguisorba Phlox, Phlox, 18, 55 Z Brown-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia, Lisianthus, , 40 Snapdragon, Antirrhinum, 43 Zebra Plant, , 35 Culver’s Root, Veronicastrum, Goji Berry, Lycium, 46 Eustoma Phlox, Night, Zaluzianskya, 42 Haworthia 53 , 35 Snapdragon, Climbing, , 44 14, 53 Golden Globes, Lysimachia, 39 Living Stones, Lithops Pickerel Rush, Pontederia, 22 Zinnia, Zinnia Brunnera: see Siberian Lobelia, , 40, 44, 54 Asarina, 23 Zinnia, Creeping, , Cumin, Cuminum, 8 Goldenrod, Solidago, 15, 53 Lobelia Pigsqueak, Bergenia, 20 Sanvitalia Heartleaf, Brunnera, 21 Locust, Black, , 50 Snapdragon, Moroccan, 44 Cumin, Black, Nigella, 8 Goldenseal, Hydrastis, 8 Robinia Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa, Brush Cherry, Topiary, Lovage, Levisticum, 9 Linaria, 43 Eugenia, 34 Cup and Saucer Vine, Cobaea, Goldfish Plant, Hypocyrta, 39 42 Snow in Summer, Cerastium, 23 Gooseberry, Ribes, 46 Love Lies Bleeding, Pineapple Lily, Eucomis, 7 Brussels Sprouts, Brassica, 23 Amaranthus, 40 21 Cup Flower, Nierembergia, 37 Grape, Vitis, 46 Pink Pokers, Limonium, 42 Love-in-a-Mist, Nigella, 40 Snowball, Viburnum, 51 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 9–11, 2014 • Friends School Plant Sale 59

I Michauxia, Bellflower, Polygonatum, Solomon’s Seal, Solenostemon, Coleus, 37, 44 Ilex, Winterberry, 51 Michaux’s, 36 21, 56 Solidago, Goldenrod, 15, 53 Impatiens, Impatiens, 40, 44 Microbiota, Cypress, Russian, Polygonum, Kiss-Me-Over-the- Sorbopyrus, Shipova, 6 Index by Latin Name 48 Garden-Gate, 39 Sorghastrum, Indian Grass, 57 Imperata, Japanese Blood Grass, 56 Mimosa, Sensitive Plant, 43 Polystichum, Fern, 53 Spiraea, Spirea, Japanese, 51 A Browallia, Jamaican Forget-Me- Digiplexis, Foxglove, Fire, 7 Inula, Daisy, Thread Petal, 14 Mimulus, Monkey Flower, 41, Pontederia, Pickerel Rush, 22 Spiranthes, Lady’s Tresses, 17 Abelia, Abelia, Fragrant, 48 Not, 39 Digitalis, Foxglove, 15 Ipomoea, Moonflower, 23 55 Porophyllum, Papalo, 9 Sporobolus, Dropseed, 57 Abelmoschus, Okra, 26 Brugmansia, Angel’s Trumpet, 34 Diospyros, Persimmon, 50 Ipomoea, Sweet Potato, 27 Mina, Firecracker Vine, 23 Portulaca, Moss Rose, 41 Stachys, Betony, 12 Abies, Fir, 48 Brunnera, Siberian Heartleaf, 21 Dirca, Leatherwood, 6 Ipomoea, Sweet Potato Vine, 43 Minuartia, Moss, Irish, 19 Portulaca, Purslane, 27 Stachys, Lamb’s Ear, 17 Abronia, Prairie Snowball, 20 Buddleia, Butterfly Bush, 12 Disporum, Fairy Bells, 6 Ipomopsis, Torch of Texas, 44 Mirabilis, Four O’Clocks, 38 Potentilla, Cinquefoil, 13, 48, 53 Stellaria, Chickweed, 25 Acalypha, Copperleaf, 37 Buxus, Boxwood, 48 Dodecatheon, Shooting Star, 21 Ipomopsis, Trumpet Flower, Miscanthus, Maiden Grass, 57 Primula, Primrose, 20 Stenotaphrum, St. Augustine Acanthus, Bear’s Breeches, 11 C Dolichos, Hyacinth Bean, 23 Scarlet, 22 Mitella, Bishop’s Cap, 52 Prunella, Self-Heal, 10 Grass, 56 Acer, Maple, 6, 50 Dracaena, Dragon Tree, 7 Molinia, Moor Grass, 57 Prunus, Cherry, 46, 48 Stephanandra, Laceshrub, 49 Caladium, Caladium, 34 Iresine, Bloodleaf, 36 Achillea, Yarrow, 56 Dracaena, Spikes, 34 Moluccella, Bells of Ireland, 36 Prunus, Chokecherry, 48 Stevia, Stevia, 10 Calamagrostis, Feather Reed Iris, Blackberry Lily, 12 Aconitum, Monkshood, 19 Dracocephalum, Dragonhead, 15 Momordica, Bitter Melon, 25 Prunus, Peach, 47 Stewartia, Stewartia, 7 Grass, 57 Iris, Candy Lily, 13 Acorus, Sweet Flag, 56 Drimiopsis, Leopard Plant, 35 Monarda, Bee Balm, 11, 52 Prunus, Plum, 47 Stipa, Silky Thread Grass, 56 Calamagrostis, Blue Joint Grass, Iris, Iris, 6, 17, 54 Actaea, Baneberry, 52 Dryopteris, Fern, 15, 53 Monarda, Mint, Lemon, 9 Pseuderanthemum, Black Strobilanthes, Persian Shield, 42 57 Isolepsis, Fiber Optic Grass, 56 Actaea, Cohosh, Black, 13 Morus, Mulberry, 6 Varnish, 36 Stylophorum, Poppy, Wood, 55 Calamintha, Catmint, Lesser, 13 E Actinidia, Kiwi, Hardy, 47 J Muehlenbeckia, Wire Vine, 44 Pseudofumaria, Bleeding Heart, Sutera, Bacopa, 35, 44 Calceolaria, Pocketbook Flower, Echeveria, Echeveria, 35 Adenium, Desert Rose, 7 Jeffersonia, Twin Leaf, 56 Mukdenia, Saxifrage, 21 Yellow, 12 Symphoricarpos, Snowberry, 51 42 Echinacea, Coneflower, 13, 53 Adiantum, Fern, 53 Jovibarba, Hen and Chicks, Myosotis, Forget-Me-Nots, 15 Pulmonaria, Lungwort, 19 Symphyandra, Bellflower, Rock, Calendula, Calendula, 36 Echinops, Globe Thistle, 15 Adlumia, Bleeding Heart, Mini, 17 Myrica, Bayberry, 48 Pulsatilla, Pasque Flower, 7, 19 12 Calibrachoa, Million Bells, 41 Echinopsis, Cactus, 35 Climbing, 23 Juncus, Rush, 57 Puya, Sapphire Tower, 7 Symphytum, Comfrey, 8 Callicarpa, Purple Beautyberry, Eichornia, Hyacinth, Water, 22 Aeonium, Aeonium, 35 Juniperus, Juniper, 49 N Pycnanthemum, Mint, Synadenium, African Milk 50 Elettaria, Cardamom, 22 Agastache, Hummingbird Mint, Nasturtium, Watercress, 27 Mountain, 55 Bush, 34 Callirhoe, Winecups, 22 Elsholtzia, Vietnamese Balm, 10 17, 39 K Nemesia, Nemesia, 41 Pyrus, Pear, 47 Syringa, Lilac, 49, 50 Calluna, Heather, 15 Emilia, Tassel Flower, 43 Agastache, Hyssop, 54 Kalimeris, Daisy, Blue, 14 Nemophila, Baby Blue Eyes, 35 Calocephalus, Silver Sticks, 35 Ensete, Banana, Abyssinian, 34 Ageratum, Floss Flower, 38 Kirengeshoma, Waxbells, Nepeta, Catmint, 13 Q T Caltha, Marsh Marigold, 54 Ephedra, Bluestem Joint Fir, 6 Agrimonia, Church Steeples, 8 Yellow, 22 Nepeta, Catnip, 8 Quercus, Oak, Chinkapin, 50 Tagetes, Marigold, 41 Camellia, Tea, Sochi, 7 Epimedium, Barrenwort, 11 Ajuga, Bugleweed, 12 Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, 20 Nephrolepis, Fern, Boston, 44 Tagetes, Tarragon, Mexican, 10 Campanula, Bellflower, 11, 12, Equisetum, Horsetail, 22 R Akebia, Chocolate Vine, 23 Koeleria, June Grass, 57 Nicotiana, Tobacco, 43 Talinum, Jewels of Opar, 39 52 Erigeron, Daisy, Fleabane, 14 Ranunculus, Buttercup, 12 Albuca, Slime Lily, 7 Kolkwitzia, Beauty Bush, 48 Nierembergia, Cup Flower, 37 Thalictrum, Meadow Rue, 6, Campanula, Canterbury Bells, 13 Eritrichium, Forget-Me-Nots, Ratibida, Coneflower, Yellow, Alcea, Hollyhock, 17 Nigella, Cumin, Black, 8 19, 54, 55 Campanula, Harebells, 54 Alpine, 38 L 53 Alchemilla, Lady’s Mantle, 17 Nigella, Love-in-a-Mist, 40 Thelypteris, Fern, 15 Campanula, Rapunzel, 10 Erodium, Heron’s Bill, 17 Lactuca, Lettuce, 26 Ratibida, Mexican Hat, 55 Allium, Chives, 8 Nolana, Chilean Bell Flower, 36 Thermopsis, Yellow Indigo, 22 Campsis, Trumpet Creeper, 23 Eryngium, Culantro, 8 Lagurus, Bunny Tails, 56 Rheum, Rhubarb, 7, 27 Allium, Leek, Threecorner, 9 Thuja, Arborvitae, 48 Canna, Canna, 36 Eryngium, Rattlesnake Master, Lamiastrum, Yellow Archangel, O Rhodochiton, Bell Vine, Purple, Allium, Leeks, 26 Thunbergia, Black-Eyed Susan Capsicum, Pepper, 27, 41 55 22 Ocimum, Basil, 8 23 Allium, Onion, 7, 19, 26, 55 Vine, 23, 44 Cardiospermum, Love-in-a-Puff, Eryngium, Sea Holly, Blue, 21 Lamium, Lamium, 17 Oenothera, Sundrops, 22 Rhododendron, Rhododendron, Allium, Ramps, 27 Thunbergia, Sky Vine, 23 23 Eschscholzia, Poppy, California, Lantana, Lantana, 39 Onoclea, Fern, 53 51 Allium, Scallions, 27 Thymophylla, Daisy, Dahlberg, Carex, Sedge, 56, 57 42, 43 Larix, Larch, 49 Oplismenus, Basket Grass, 56 Rhus, Sumac, 51 Allium, Shallots, 27 37 Carum, Caraway, 8 Escobaria, Cactus, 6 Larix, Tamarack, 51 Opuntia, Prickly Pear, 6, 35, 55 Ribes, Currant, 46, 48 Aloe, Aloe, 8, 35 Thymus, Thyme, 10, 22 Caryopteris, Spirea, Blue, 51 Eucomis, Pineapple Lily, 7 Lathyrus, Sweet Pea, 23 Origanum, Marjoram, 9 Ribes, Gooseberry, 46 Aloysia, Verbena, Lemon, 10 Tiarella, Foamflower, 15 Cassia, Cassia, Popcorn, 36 Eugenia, Brush Cherry, 34 Laurentia, Star Flower, 43 Origanum, Oregano, 9, 19 Ricinus, Castor Bean, 36 Alpinia, Ginger, Variegated Tithonia, Mexican Sunflower, Catananche, Cupid’s Dart, 14 Euonymus, Spindle Tree, 50 Laurus, Bay Laurel, 8 Orostachys, Hen and Chicks, Robinia, Locust Black, 50 Shell, 34 40 Catharanthus, Vinca, 44 Euonymus, Wahoo, 50 Lavandula, Lavender, 9 Chinese, 17 Rodgersia, Rodger’s Flower, 21 Alternanthera, Joseph’s Coat, 39 Torenia, Wishbone Flower, 44 Caulophyllum, Cohosh, Blue, 53 Euonymus, Wintercreeper, 50 Ledebouria, Squill, Silver, 35 Oryza, Rice, Black, 42 Rosa, Rose, 45 Althaea, Marshmallow, 9 Tradescantia, Oyster Plant, 41 Ceanothus, New Jersey Tea, 55 Eupatorium, Boneset, 52 Leonotis, Lion’s Ears, 40 Osmunda, Fern, 53 Rosmarinus, Rosemary, 10 Alyssum, Basket of Gold, 11 Tradescantia, Spiderwort, 21 Ceanothus, Mahala Mat, 6 Eupatorium, Joe Pye Weed, 54 Leptinella, Brass Buttons, 12 Osteospermum, Sun Daisy, 43 Rubus, Blackberry, 46 Amaranthus, Amaranth, 25, 34 Tradescantia, White Gossamer, Celosia, Cockscomb, 36 Eupatorium, Mistflower, 19 Lespedeza, Bush Clover, Oxalis, Shamrock, 43 Rubus, Raspberry, 47 Amaranthus, Love Lies 44 Celosia, Flame Flower, 38 Euphorbia, Caribbean Copper Weeping, 11 Rudbeckia, Black-Eyed Susan, Bleeding, 40 Tricyrtis, Toad Lily, 22 Celosia, Flamingo Flower, 38 Plant, 36 Leucanthemum, Daisy, Shasta, 14 P 12, 36, 52 Amelanchier, Serviceberry, 50 Trifolium, Clover, 13 Centaurea, Bachelor’s Buttons, Euphorbia, Spurge, 22, 43 Levisticum, Lovage, 9 Pachypodium, Star of Lundi, 7 Rudbeckia, Brown-Eyed Susan, Amorpha, Indigo, 54 Trifolium, Shamrock, 21 11, 35 Eustoma, Lisianthus, 40 Lewisia, Bitter Root, 12 Pachysandra, Pachysandra, 19 53 Amorpha, Leadplant, 54 Trillium, Trillium, 22, 56 Centranthus, Jupiter’s Beard, 17 Evolvulus, Morning Glory, Liatris, Blazing Star, 12, 52 Paeonia, Peony, 7, 20 Rudbeckia, Coneflower, 53 Ampelopsis, Monkshood Vine, Trollius, Globe Flower, 15 Cephalanthus, Button Bush, 48 Dwarf, 41 Ligularia, Ligularia, 17, 19 Panicum, Switch Grass, 57 Ruellia, Petunia, Wild, 55 23 Tropaeolum, Canary Bird Vine, Cerastium, Snow in Summer, 21 Lilium, Lily, 6, 18, 54 Papaver, Poppy, 10, 20, 42 Rumex, Sorrel, 10 Ampelopsis, Porcelain Berry, 23 23 Ceratotheca, Foxglove, Wild, 38 F Limonium, Pink Pokers, 42 Pardancanda now Iris, Candy Ruta, Rue, 10 Amsonia, Bluestar, 12 Tropaeolum, Nasturtium, 41 Cercis, Redbud, 50 Fallugia, Apache Plume, 11 Linaria, Snapdragon, Lily, 13 Anaphalis, Pearly Everlasting, 55 Tsuga, Hemlock, 49 Cerinthe, Blue Shrimp Plant, 36 Festuca, Fescue, 57 Moroccan, 43 Parthenocissus, Ivy, Boston, 23 S Anchusa, Bugloss, 12 Tweedia, Milkweed, Blue- Chaerophyllum, Chervil, 25 Ficus, Fig, Hardy, 46 Linum, Flax, 15, 38 Passiflora, Passion Flower, 23 Sagittaria, Arrowhead, 22 Andropogon, Bluestem, Big, 57 Flowered, 41 Chamaecrista, Partridge Pea, 55 Filipendula, Queen of the Lithops, Living Stones, 35 Paxistima, Ratstripper, 50 Salix, Pussy Willow, 50 Anemone, Anemone, 6, 11 Typha, Cattail, 22 Chamaecyparis, Cypress, False, Prairie, 55 Lobelia, Cardinal Flower, 53 Pediomelum, Nashville Salix, Willow, 51 Anemone, Pasque Flower, 55 48 Foeniculum, Fennel, 8 Lobelia, Lobelia, 40, 44, 54 Breadroot, 6 Salpiglossis, Painted Tongue, 41 U Anemonella, Rue Anemone, 55 Chamaemelum, Chamomile, 8 Forsythia, Forsythia, 49 Lobularia, Alyssum, 34 Pelargonium, Geranium, 8, 39, Salsola, Land Seaweed, 9 Uncarina, Malagasy Fire Bush, Anethum, Dill, 8 Chasmanthium, Northern Sea Fragaria, Strawberry, 44, 47 Lonicera, Honeyberry, 47 44 Salvia, Sage, 10, 21, 42, 55 7 Angelica, Angelica, 11 Oats, 57 Franklinia, Franklin Tree, 6 Lonicera, Honeysuckle, 23 Pennisetum, Fountain Grass, Salvia, Salvia, 42, 43 Urtica, Nettles, 9 Angelonia, Angel Mist, 34 Cheilanthes, Fern, 53 Fuchsia, Fuchsia, 38, 44 Lophospermum, Gloxinia, 56, 57 Sambucus, Elderberry, 46, 48 Uvularia, Merrybells, 55 Antennaria, Pussytoes, 55 Chelone, Turtlehead, 56 Trailing, 39 Pennisetum, Millet, 56 Sanguinaria, Bloodroot, 52 Anthoxanthum, Vanilla Grass, 10 G Chenopodium, Epazote, 8 Lotus, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Penstemon, Beardtongue, 11, 52 Sanguisorba, Burnet, Menzies’, V Anthriscus, Chervil, 8 Gaillardia, Blanket Flower, 12 Chenopodium, Quinoa, 42 Double, 12 Pentapetes, Scarlet Mallow, 43 12 Vaccinium, Blueberry, 46 Antirrhinum, Snapdragon, 43 Galanthus, Snowdrop, 21 Chrysanthemum, Daisy, Lupinus, Lupine, 19, 40, 54 Pentas, Pentas, 41 Sanguisorba, Lilac Squirrel, 6 Vaccinium, Lingonberry, 47 Apium, Celery, 8, 25 Galium, Sweet Woodruff, 22 Snowland, 38 Lupinus, Texas Bluebonnet, 43 Pericallis, Cineraria, 36 Sansevieria, Snake Plant, 34 Verbena, Verbena, 44 Apium, Celeriac, 25 Gaura, Gaura, 38 Chrysanthemum, Mum, 19 Luzula, Woodrush, Greater, 57 Perilla, Perilla: now Coleus, 37 Sanseveria, Spear Leaf, 7 Verbena, Ver vain, 56 Aquilegia, Columbine, 6, 13, 53 Gaylussacia, Huckleberry, 47 Chrysanthemum, Tong Ho, 10 Lychnis, Maltese Cross, 19 Perilla, Shiso, 10 Santolina, Lavender Cotton, 40 Vernonia, Ironweed, 54 Arabis, Rock Cress, 20 Gazania, Gazania, 39 Cichorium, Radicchio, 27 Lycium, Goji Berry, 46 Perovskia, Russian Sage, 21 Sanvitalia, Zinnia, Creeping, Veronica, Speedwell, 21 Arachis, Peanuts, 26 Gentiana, Gentian, Bottle, 54 Clarkia, Farewell to Spring, 38 Lycopersicon, Tomato, 28, 29, 44 Persicaria, Coriander, 44 Veronicastrum, Culver’s Root, Aralia, Sarsaparilla, Wild, 56 Geranium, Cranesbill, 14 Clematis, Clematis, 13, 24 Lysimachia, Golden Globes, 39 Vietnamese, 8 Saruma, Ginger, Upright Wild, 14, 53 Aralia, Spikenard, 10, 22 Geranium, Geranium, Wild, 53 Clematis, Fremont’s Leather Lysimachia, Moneywort, 19 Persicaria, Fleeceflower, 15 6 Viburnum, Cranberry, 48 Araucaria, Monkey Puzzle Gerbera, Daisy, Gerbera, 38 Flower, 6 Petchoa, Petunia, Supercal, 42 Satureja, Savory, 10 Viburnum, Snowball, 51 Tree, 7 Geum, Avens, 11 Clematis, Virgin’s Bower, 24 M Petrorhagia, Tunic Flower, 22 Saxifraga, Rockfoil, 20 Viburnum, Viburnum, 51 Arctostaphyllos, Kinnikinnick, 54 Geum, Prairie Smoke, 55 Cleome, Spiderflower, 43 Magnolia, Magnolia, 50 Petroselinum, Parsley, 9, 26 Scabiosa, Pincushion Flower, Vigna, Bean, 25 Arctotis, Daisy, Blue-Eyed, 37 Gilia, Bird’s Eyes, 36 Clerodendrum, Bleeding Heart Mahonia, Creeping Hollygrape, Petchoa, Petunia, Supercal, 42 42 Vinca, Periwinkle, 20 Arenaria, Sandwort, 21 Gilia, Queen Anne’s Thistle, 43 Vine, 23 14 Petunia, Petunia, 42, 44 Schizachyrium, Bluestem, Little, Vinca, Vinca Vines, 44 Arisaema, Green Dragon, 6 Gillenia, Bowman’s Root, 12 Clinopodium, Yerba Buena, 10 Malope, Mallow, Annual, 40 Phlox, Phlox, 20, 55 57 Viola, Johnny Jump-Ups, 39 Arisaema, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, 54 Gladiolus, Gladiolus, 39 Cobaea, Cup and Saucer Vine, Malus, Apple, 46 Physalis, Chinese Lanterns, 13 Scilla, Squill, Siberian, 22 Viola, Pansy, 41 Armeria, Sea Thrift, 21 Gomphrena, Globe Amaranth, 39 23 Malva, Hollyhock, French, 17 Physalis, Ground Cherry, 26 Scorzonera, Salsify, Black, 27 Viola, Violet, 56 Armoracia, Horseradish, 9 Gossypium, Cotton, 37 Coffea, Coffee, 8 Mammilaria, Cactus, 35 Physalis, Tomatillo, 27 Sedum, Stonecrop, 21, 35 Vitis, Crimson Glory Vine, 23 Arnebia, Prophet Flower, 20 Gymnocalycium, Cactus, 35 Colocasia, Elephant Ears, 34 Mammillaria, Rose Pincushion, Physocarpus, Ninebark, 50 Selaginella, Spike Moss, 43 Vitis, Grape, 46 Aronia, Chokeberry, 48 Gymnocarpium, Fern, 53 Comptonia, Sweetfern, 51 35 Physostegia, Obedient Plant, 55 Sempervivum, Hen and Chicks, Artemisia, Artemisia, 34 Gymnocoronis, Water Snowball, W Convallaria, Lily of the Valley, Mandevilla, Jasmine, Brazilian, Picea, Spruce, 51 15, 17 Artemisia, Sagebrush, Prairie, 55 22 Weigela, Cardinal Bush, 48 6, 19 39 Pieris, Andromeda, 48 Senecio, Dusty Miller, 38 Artemisia, Tarragon, 10 Gynostemma, Jiaogulan, 9 Withania, Ashwagandha, 8 Cordyline, Hawaiian Ti, 34 Mandevilla, Mandevilla, Red, 34 Pimpinella, Anise, 8 Senecio, Ivy, German, 39 Aruncus, Goatsbeard, 15 Gypsophila, Baby’s Breath, 11 Cordyline, Spikes, 34 Manettia, Candy Corn Flag, 23 Pinellia, Green Dragon, 6 Sesamum, Sesame, Black, 10 Asarina, Snapdragon, X Coreopsis, Coreopsis, 13, 37, 53 Matricaria, Chamomile, 8 Plantago, Minutina, 26 Seseli, Moon Carrot, 19 Climbing, 23 H Xanthoceras, Yellow Horn, 51 Coriandrum, Cilantro, 8 Matteuccia, Fern, 53 Plantago, Plantain, Purple, 6 Silene, Campion, 13 Asarum, Ginger, 15, 53 Haemanthus, Royal Paint Brush, Xerosicyos, Silver Dollar Vine, 44 Cornus, Cornelian Cherry, 46 Matthiola, Stocks, 43 Platanus, Sycamore, 51 Silene, Catchfly, Royal, 53 Asclepias, Butterfly Flower, 36 7 Cornus, Dogwood, 46, 48 Mecardonia, Baby Jump Up, 35 Platycodon, Balloon Flower, 11 Silene, Fire Pink, 54 Y Asclepias, Butterfly Weed, 53 Hakonechloa, Japanese Forest Corydalis, Fumeroot, 6, 15 Meconopsis, Poppy, Blue, 20 Plectranthus, Oregano, Cuban, Silphium, Compass Plant, 53 Yucca, Yucca, 22 Asclepias, Milkweed, 55 Grass, 57 Corylus, Hazelnut, 46, 47 Medeola, Indian Cucumber 9 Silphium, Cup Plant, 53 Asimina, Pawpaw, 47 Hamamelis, Witchhazel, 51 Corymbia, Lemon Bush, 9 Root, 54 Plectranthus, Troy’s Gold, 44 Sisyrinchium, Blue-Eyed Grass, Z Asparagus, Asparagus, 23, 25 Haworthia, Zebra Plant, 35 Coryphantha, Cactus, 12, 13 Melinus, Ruby Grass, 56 Podophyllum, May Apple, 6 52 Zaluzianskya, Phlox, Night, 42 Asperula, Blue Woodruff, 36 Hedera, Ivy, English, 39 Cosmos, Cosmos, 37 Melissa, Lemon Balm, 9 Pogostemon, Patchouli, 9 Smilacina, Solomon’s Seal, 56 Zantedeschia, Calla, 34 Asplenium, Ebony Spleenwort, Helenium, Helen’s Flower, 15, Cotinus, Smokebush, 51 Melothria, Cuke-nuts, 25 Polemonium, Jacob’s Ladder, 17, Solanum, Eggplant, 25, 26 Zea, Popcorn, Strawberry, 26 53 39, 54 Cotinus, Smoketree, 51 Mentha, Mint, 9 54 Solanum, Firethorn, 38 Zerosicyos, Silver Dolar Vine, Aster, Aster, 11, 35, 52 Helianthemum, Rock Rose, 20 Crassula, Crassula, 35 Mertensia, Bluebells, Virginia, Poliomintha, Oregano, Mexican, Solanum, Potato, 26 44 Astilbe, Astilbe, 11 Helianthus, Sunchoke, 27 Crassula, Jade Tree, 35 52 9 Solanum, Pumpkin on a Stick, 26 Zinnia, Zinnia, 44 Astrantia, Masterwort, 19 Helianthus, Sunflower, Downy, Crataegus, Hawthorn, 49 Athyrium, Fern, 15, 53 22 Crocosmia, Falling Stars, 38 Atriplex, Orach, 26 Helichrysum, Curry Plant, 8 Cuminum, Cumin, 8 Helichrysum, Licorice Plant, 40 B Cuphea, Cigar Flower, 36 Helictotrichon, Oat Grass, 57 Minnesota State Horticultural Society Members Baptisia, Indigo, 54 Cuphea, Mexican Heather, 40 Heliopsis, Sunflower, Early, 56 Baptisia, Wild Indigo, 22 Cymbopogon, Lemon Grass, 9 Heliotropium, Heliotrope, 39 SAVE $5 on your purchase of $50 or more at the Basella, Malabar Spinach, 26 Cynara, Artichoke, 34 Helleborus, Hellebore, 15 Begonia, Begonia, 35, 36, 44 Cynara, Cardoon, 36 Hemerocallis, Daylily, 14 Friends School 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Belamcanda now Iris, Cyperus, Papyrus, 22 Hepatica, Hepatica, 54 Be sure to have your MSHS membership card with you. Blackberry Lily, 12 Cypripedium, Orchid, Lady’s Heptacodium, Seven Son Tree, 51 Bergenia, Pigsqueak, 20 Slipper, 6, 7 Heuchera, Alum Root, 52 Not a member? Join MSHS at our membership table during the sale Cystopteris, Fern, 53 Berlandiera, Chocolate Flower, Heuchera, Coral Bells, 13 and save $5 off the membership AND receive a special 13 D Heucherella, Foamy Bells, 15 Beta, Chard, Swiss, 25 Hibiscus, Hibiscus, 17, 34, 39 gift for joining. Plus $5 off your plant sale purchase. 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